The Lawson Lightning will square off against the Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet Royals at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Lawson came up short against Franklin on Friday, falling 15-5.
Joi Stewart made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Katie Greer was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet fell victim to Christ Presbyterian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 12-0 to the Lions. The loss continues a trend for the Royals in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost three in a row.
Lawson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lawson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .424. However, it's not like Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Lawson's way against Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, as Lawson made off with a 16-1 win. Will Lawson repeat their success, or does Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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