Shawe Memorial hasn't had much luck against Southwestern recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hilltoppers will square off against the Rebels at 5:00 p.m. Shawe Memorial has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Shawe Memorial is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Saturday. They came up short against Milan, falling 24-3. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 6, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Shawe Memorial saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Hill, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Bradley Martinez also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Southwestern never let their opponents score on Saturday. They skirted past Clarksville 2-0. The win continues a trend for the Rebels in their matchups with the Generals: they've now won three in a row.
Austin Jenkins made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over 5.1 innings pitched. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Southwestern is undefeated when Jenkins posts two or more runs, but 2-6 otherwise.
Southwestern's victory bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Shawe Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 0-14.
Shawe Memorial suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Southwestern when the teams last played back in April. Can the Hilltoppers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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