Jena is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Quitman is on a seven-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Jena Giants will take on the Quitman Wolverines at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, Jena beat Stanley 11-6. 11 seems to be a good number for Jena as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Kiette Cooper was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. Cooper was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Callie Decker, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Triniti Williams was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Quitman sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over Cedar Creek on Saturday.
Like Jena, Quitman also got a great game from a two-way player: Cali Deal. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Deal has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Deal was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hallie Kate Pullig, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Jena is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. As for Quitman, their win bumped their record up to 21-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Jena has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Quitman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
