The KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Warriors will venture away from home to take on the Lovejoy Wildcats at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 16-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
If KIPP Atlanta Collegiate beats Lovejoy with 19 runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate was the clear victor by a 19-5 margin over Riverdale on Wednesday. That's two games straight that the Warriors have won by exactly 14 runs.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate got a massive performance out of Teri Murray, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyreona Johnson, who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Lovejoy fell victim to McIntosh and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Chiefs, falling 14-0. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Lovejoy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 13.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lovejoy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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