New Hope is 1-9 against North Jackson since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The New Hope Indians will head out on the road to take on the North Jackson Chiefs at 4:30 p.m.
Last Monday, New Hope came up short against North Jackson and fell 9-5.
For North Jackson's part, Darcy McClendon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. McClendon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, North Jackson let Avery Wynne and Allison Ferguson loose on the outfield. Wynne went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI, while Ferguson scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Peyton Malley, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
New Hope's record now sits at 11-15-1. As for North Jackson, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 24-6 record this season.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Monday. New Hope hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. However, it's not like North Jackson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.6. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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