The Clark Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the Marshall Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clark will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Last Friday, Clark was able to grind out a solid win over Reagan, taking the game 12-7. That's two games straight that Clark has won by exactly five runs.
Sara Ann Soto looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Soncia Hughes was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Carlee Quintero, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 20 runs the game before, Marshall were a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They fell victim to a tough 13-1 defeat at the hands of Brandeis.
Marshall saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaitlyn Bermea, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Clark has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7-1 record this season. As for Marshall, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clark has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .499. However, it's not like Marshall struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clark skirted past Marshall 14-12 in their previous matchup back in February. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clark since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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