For the second straight game, Southeast will face off against LaBrae. The Pirates will venture away from home to challenge the Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Southeast is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Southeast is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering LaBrae just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 9-8.
For LaBrae's part, Riley Rowe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Rowe has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, LaBrae got a massive performance out of Shelby Bragg, who went 4-for-5 with three runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Makenzie Lichty, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: LaBrae kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
LaBrae's win was their tenth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Southeast, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Southeast hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .381. However, it's not like LaBrae struggles in that department as they've averaged .389. 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.
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