Jonesboro hasn't had much luck against Griffin recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Jonesboro Cardinals will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Griffin Bears, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Jonesboro lost 13-6 to Miller Grove on Monday.
Makayla Lamar was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Mason, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs.
Meanwhile, Griffin lost 9-3 to Trinity Christian on Monday. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bella Daniel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Griffin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Arlajha Tomlinson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Jonesboro's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Griffin, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Jonesboro has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Griffin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Jonesboro suffered a grim 19-2 defeat to Griffin in their previous meeting back in September. Will Jonesboro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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