The Tuscola Mountaineers will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Robbinsville Black Knights at 5:00 p.m. Tuscola is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Tuscola suffered a rough 15-9 defeat at the hands of Pisgah.
Tuscola got a big performance out of Kinzie Messer, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Allison Setzer was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Robbinsville gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on Tellico Plains with a sharp 10-1 win.
Naomi Taylor tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched.
At the plate, Sophie Roberts was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run. Another player making a difference was Suri (Money) Watty, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Tuscola's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-5. As for Robbinsville, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Tuscola hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .379. However, it's not like Robbinsville struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tuscola suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Robbinsville in their previous matchup back in April of 2019. Thankfully for Tuscola, Jerri Anna (J Ro) Roper (who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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