Sherman is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Anna a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Sherman Bearcats will welcome the Anna Coyotes at 6:45 p.m. Sherman has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sherman is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 15 runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Walnut Grove on Tuesday. They came up short against the Wildcats, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, Anna didn't have quite enough to beat Greenville on Tuesday and fell 7-6.
Jordyn Simons put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Ava Bryant and Emory Medina stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bryant went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base, while Medina went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Ilyana Pech, who earned one run and two stolen bases.
Anna's loss dropped their record down to 11-16. As for Sherman, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-17.
Sherman might still be hurting after the 13-7 loss they got from Anna when the teams last played back in March. Will the Bearcats 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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