J.L. Mann hasn't had much luck against Hillcrest recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Patriots will look to defend their home field against the Rams at 6:00 p.m. J.L. Mann has given up an average of 12.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
J.L. Mann is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 18th straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Easley, falling 19-4.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hillcrest, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past T.L. Hanna 6-4.
The team relied heavily on Chloe Cross, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Anna Faith Smith also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Hillcrest's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-10. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for J.L. Mann, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-16.
J.L. Mann might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Hillcrest when the teams last played back in March. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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