The Southern Wayne Saints will take on the Hunt Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southern Wayne has given up an average of 17.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Southern Wayne is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 15-9 to Beddingfield.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous five contests, Hunt brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They blew past Smithfield-Selma 19-1 on Thursday. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Makayla Coley looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kennedie Carnahan was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Melaina Dixon, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Hunt always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Southern Wayne's loss dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Hunt, their record is now 4-11.
Southern Wayne suffered a grim 24-3 defeat to Hunt in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Saints avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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