The Banks Braves will head out on the road to face off against the Scappoose Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Banks is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Dayton just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They came up short against the Pirates, falling 8-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Braves have suffered since March 29th.
Brooklyn Evans made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and one double.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Scappoose's offense. They fell just short of Astoria by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. The Indians just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Elly Casey spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Banks' defeat dropped their record down to 12-8-1. As for Scappoose, their loss dropped their record down to 17-6.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Banks hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .365. However, it's not like Scappoose struggles in that department as they've averaged .407. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Banks might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Scappoose when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Braves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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