Alexander hasn't had much luck against Wellston recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Spartans will be playing at home against the Golden Rockets at 5:00 p.m. Alexander has given up an average of 15.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Alexander is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They came up short against Wellston, falling 19-3.
For Wellston's part, Hannah Potts was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Potts has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery Fain, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Maddie Childers was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Wellston was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .364 or higher in five consecutive matchups.
Alexander's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Wellston, their loss ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 13-2.
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