The Oliver Springs Bobcats will challenge the Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oliver Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Oliver Springs came up short against Wartburg Central on Monday, falling 10-3. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Oliver Springs saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenzie Russell, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Eagleton College & Career Academy waltzed into their game on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Tigers a 15-0 shutout. Considering the Royals have won eight matchups by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Kyla Long made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Natalie Murrell was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Sara Wilson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Eagleton College & Career Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pigeon Forge didn't got any hits.
Oliver Springs now has a losing record of 7-8. As for Eagleton College & Career Academy, their win bumped their record up to 13-10-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Oliver Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Eagleton College & Career Academy 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.
Oliver Springs came up short against Eagleton College & Career Academy in their previous meeting back in March, falling 8-3. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
