For the second straight game, Maysville will face off against New Lexington. Maysville will be playing at home against New Lexington at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maysville has given up an average of 12.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Monday. Maysville came up short against New Lexington, falling 15-5.
For New Lexington's part, Ava Gleason was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Jorja Burkhart, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
New Lexington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory was the third in a row for New Lexington, bringing their record up to 6-6. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Maysville, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Maysville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like New Lexington struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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