The Jefferson County Tigers will head out to face off against the Countryside Christian Minutemen at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Jefferson County is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Jefferson County came up short against Hamilton County on Thursday, falling 14-2.
Liria Vargas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. She also launched a home run, marking her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Countryside Christian had just enough and edged out Meadowbrook Academy 14-12 on Thursday. The Minutemen haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
The team relied heavily on Riley Keith, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three doubles, and three RBI. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in doubles. Another player making a difference was Riley Mcleod, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Countryside Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matchups.
Jefferson County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Countryside Christian, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jefferson County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like Countryside Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .588. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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