The Lee County Yellow Jackets will head out to square off against the Pinecrest Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lee County took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Western Harnett, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Yellow Jackets narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Eagles 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Yellow Jackets have posted against the Eagles since March 27, 2018.
Imani Chubbs was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Pinecrest brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They came out on top against Southern Lee by a score of 13-8 on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Addisyn Stayskal made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Emily Hatcher was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Arianna Reddinger was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Pinecrest kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Lee County's record now sits at 4-8. As for Pinecrest, their record is now 3-12.
Lee County skirted past Pinecrest 8-6 when the teams last played back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Yellow Jackets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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