The Coolidge Yellowjackets will head out to face off against the Covington Owls at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Coolidge lost 31-8 to Abbott last Thursday. The Yellowjackets haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
Maleah Garcia made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Haylie Brooks was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Italy hit Covington with a eight-run second inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Owls came up short against the Gladiators, falling 12-1.
Coolidge's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Covington, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Coolidge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Covington struggles in that department as they've averaged .515. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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