Citronelle hasn't had much luck against Baker recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wildcats are taking a road trip to take on the Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Citronelle has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Citronelle came up short against St. Paul's Episcopal on Thursday, falling 14-3. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Baker entered their tilt with Davidson on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Warriors a 14-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Kynleigh Carter made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Carter was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Mylee Sage was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Savannah Diehl was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Baker's record is now 23-11. As for Citronelle, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Citronelle's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. The Wildcats have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Baker, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Citronelle continue to outrun the ball?
Citronelle might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Baker in their previous meeting back in February. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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