Cumberland County hasn't had much luck against Upperman recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Jets will venture away from home to challenge the Bees at 5:30 p.m. Cumberland County has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Cumberland County's offense. They came up short against White County on Tuesday, falling 16-0. The Jets just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.
Meanwhile, Upperman didn't have quite enough to beat Stone Memorial on Tuesday and fell 10-8. The Bees have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Reece Kimmell was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and five unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 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, Eva Mathis was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-4. Khloe Harper was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Cumberland County's record now sits at 3-12. As for Upperman, their record is now an identical 3-12.
Cumberland County might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Upperman in their previous meeting on April 1st. Can the Jets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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