The Licking Wildcats will take on the Salem Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Licking knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Salem likes a good challenge.
Licking made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Steelville, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Wildcats blew past the Cardinals 11-1 on Monday. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Zoey Dawson was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Taylor Hicks was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Licking always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Steelville only posted an OBP of .238.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Salem's offense. They came up short against Willow Springs on Monday, falling 11-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Bears: they've now lost four in a row.
Licking's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Salem, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Licking hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Salem struggles in that department as they've averaged .467. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Licking's way against Salem in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Licking made off with a 28-2 victory. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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