The Shea Raiders will be playing at home against the Central Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Shea is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Shea is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Tiverton just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Shea couldn't push the score so high this time.
Janayah Gordon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Laurel Christian was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Central made easy work of Rogers on Monday and carried off a 13-5 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Central.
Central let Iris Cruz and Jayleen White loose on the outfield. Cruz went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while White went 2-for-3 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Janet Batista, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Shea fell to 3-1. As for Central, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shea has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shea skirted past Central 5-3 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Shea repeat their success, or does Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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