The Clark Chargers will head out on the road to take on the Desert Pines Jaguars at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Clark lost 10-4 to Cimarron-Memorial on Monday. The Chargers have struggled against the Spartans recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Noel Gregorich made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Kaynina Afemata also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, Desert Pines was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 24th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Pinecrest Academy Cadence, falling 27-11.
Bella Morquecho was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Alyna Villalovos was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Desert Pines' defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Clark, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5-1.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clark has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .541. However, it's not like Desert Pines struggles in that department as they've averaged .587. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Clark's way against Desert Pines in their previous matchup two weeks ago, as Clark made off with a 19-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Chargers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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