The Clinton Arrows will take on the Puckett Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clinton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Clinton lost 13-3 to DeSoto Central on Saturday. The loss continues a trend for the Arrows in their meetings with the Jaguars: they've now lost five in a row.
Clinton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Annalise Whitworth, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits Whitworth has posted since back in February.
Meanwhile, in Friday's Canine Competition, Puckett came out on top. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Mize 5-3. The Wolves haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Lila Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brooke Shivers, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Pardue, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Clinton now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Puckett, their win bumped their record up to 8-4-1.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Clinton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Puckett struggles in that department as they've averaged .361. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clinton came out on top in a nail-biter against Puckett in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 4-2. Does Clinton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Puckett turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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