Handley hasn't had much luck against Skyline recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Judges will challenge the Hawks at 6:00 p.m. Handley has given up an average of 20.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Handley is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Liberty, falling 13-1.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Skyline). They put the hurt on Meridian with a sharp 12-4 victory on Monday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hawks as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mackenzie McIntyre tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kyleigh Williams was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Alice Benson, who went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Skyline kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Meridian only managed six hits.
Skyline's record now sits at 9-10. As for Handley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-12.
Handley might still be hurting after the 25-2 loss they got from Skyline in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Judges avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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