Clear Brook hasn't had much luck against Dickinson recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Clear Brook will be playing in front of their home fans against Dickinson at 6:30 p.m. Clear Brook has given up an average of 12.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clear Brook is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Saturday. They came up short against Clear Springs, falling 11-5. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Estrella Rowe made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. Caydence Franklin was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, while it was Dickinson who put the first points on the board on Saturday, it was Clear Creek who put up more. Dickinson fell 12-9 to Clear Creek. Gators fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Wildcats since on Saturday.
Vaness Rodriguez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Barajaz, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Dickinson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February.
Dickinson has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That lines up perfectly with their 6-18 record this season. Their recent woes sure aren't a result of their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing 9.5 hits in those games compared to only 4.45 in the others. Clear Brook's loss dropped their record down to 3-13.
Clear Brook came up short against Dickinson in their previous meeting on March 7th, falling 7-2. Will Clear Brook have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
