The Hubbard Jaguars will square off against the Abbott Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hubbard has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Hubbard's offense. They came up short against Riesel on Friday, falling 17-0. The Jaguars just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Friday. Abbott came out on top in a nail-biter against Mart, sneaking past 5-3. Abbott hasn't had any issues with Mart recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Abby Neill was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Syndey Balderas, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March. Rylee Wise was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
Hubbard's defeat dropped their record down to 10-9-2. As for Abbott, their win bumped their record up to 9-6.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hubbard hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Abbott struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hubbard couldn't quite get it done against Abbott in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 6-2. Can the Jaguars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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