Iola is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Santa Fe Trail is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Mustangs will host the Chargers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Iola is headed into the contest having just posted their closest win since April 30, 2024 on Tuesday. They skirted past Wellsville 5-4. Those five runs were actually the fewest the Mustangs have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Meanwhile, while Santa Fe Trail put up some runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Anderson County. The Chargers were the clear victors by a 7-0 margin over the Bulldogs. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 games by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Reese Black's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sydnee Sleichter was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Kendall Baird, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Santa Fe Trail kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive matches.
Santa Fe Trail has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Iola, their win bumped their record up to 8-0.
Iola might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Santa Fe Trail when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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