Putnam is 0-10 against Wheeler since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Clippers will challenge the Lions at 4:00 p.m. Putnam has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Putnam is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They took a 15-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lyman Memorial. Even if the Clippers couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Laci Sinni made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Brynn Dignam was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Wheeler unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell 13-9 to Ledyard.
Addie Stanley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Deledda, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Wheeler's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Putnam, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Putnam has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Putnam might still be hurting after the 22-12 defeat they got from Wheeler in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Clippers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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