The Arp Tigers will face off against the Hooks Hornets on Saturday. Arp is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
Arp is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They came out on top against Edgewood by a score of 8-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
The team relied heavily on Neci Potts, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kaitlynn Raymond, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Arp was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are 24-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Hooks earned an 8-5 victory over Daingerfield on Friday. The Hornets haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Hooks also got a great performance from Mollie Guantt as she pitched six innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Madison Lewis and Zoe Herring did most of the damage at the plate: Lewis went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one triple, and one stolen base, while Herring got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits Lewis has posted since back in February. Keeli Harris was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Arp's record is now 26-8-2. As for Hooks, their record now sits at 23-6.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Arp has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .516. However, it's not like Hooks struggles in that department as they've averaged .493. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Arp suffered a grim 11-4 defeat to Hooks in their previous matchup back in February of 2016. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
