East Iberville hasn't had much luck against Port Allen recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Tigers will host the Pelicans at 3:30 p.m. East Iberville has given up an average of 15.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
East Iberville took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on North Iberville with a sharp 22-12 victory. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won six contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
M. Arthur was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. H. Gilmore was another key player, scoring five runs and stealing eight bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Port Allen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Rapides, falling 16-1.
Port Allen saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Sproles, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Sproles has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
With the win, East Iberville broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-13. As for Port Allen, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-13.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. East Iberville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .532. However, it's not like Port Allen struggles in that department as they've averaged .561. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
East Iberville suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Port Allen in their previous meeting back in February. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
