Grissom is 0-10 against Sparkman since May of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Tigers will venture away from home to take on the Senators at 6:00 p.m.
On Monday, Grissom came up short against Elkmont and fell 8-4. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Sparkman came tearing into Monday's matchup with six straight wins , and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Aggies, sneaking past 3-1.
Kara Burman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Bella Mayfield was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Taylor Gilreath was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Sparkman hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive games.
Grissom's defeat dropped their record down to 16-13. As for Sparkman, their record is now 30-9-1.
Grissom couldn't quite get it done against Sparkman when the teams last played back in March as they fell 8-5. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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