The Memphis Yellowjackets will venture away from home to take on the Capac Chiefs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Bad Axe hit Memphis with a six-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Yellowjackets lost 17-6 to the Hatchets.
Ellycia LaFontaine made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Alexis Tarte also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Capac was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Reese, falling 19-0.
Capac's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Memphis, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Capac's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Memphis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. It's a different story for Capac, though, as they've only averaged .198. Will they be able to contain Memphis' hitters?
Memphis was able to grind out a solid win over Capac when the teams last played back in April of 2025, winning 13-10. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Yellowjackets since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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