The Tampa Bay Tech Titans will head out to challenge the Bartow Yellow Jackets at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Tampa Bay Tech has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tampa Bay Tech came up short against Riverview on Wednesday, falling 19-6. The Titans haven't had much luck with the Sharks recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Jaida T made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of India D, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Bartow came out on top against Hardee on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fourth inning. The Yellow Jackets never let the Wildcats get on the board and left with a 15-0 win. Considering the Yellow Jackets have won 12 games by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Brooklyn Tyson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Niamah Johnson and Emma Huffman did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Huffman got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those five RBI gave Johnson a new career-high. Shay Parker was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Bartow always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Bartow and bumps their season record up to 19-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 runs in those games. As for Tampa Bay Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Tampa Bay Tech hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .412. However, it's not like Bartow struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
