For the second straight game, Herscher will face off against Peotone. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Herscher has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Herscher's victory against Peotone wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers beat the Blue Devils on Monday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2.
For Peotone's part, Sophie Klawitter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. Klawitter has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Payton Schnelle made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Peotone is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-12. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 2.5 runs. As for Herscher, their win bumped their record up to 16-11.
Peotone's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Herscher has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. It's a different story for Peotone, though, as they've only averaged .313. Will they be able to contain Herscher's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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