The Jonesboro-Hodge Tigers will face off against the Ringgold Redskins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Jonesboro-Hodge has given up an average of 13.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jonesboro-Hodge lost 12-4 to Union Parish on Friday. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Farmers recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
A Ashcraft made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Those hits marked the first that she got this season. The team also got some help courtesy of B Thompson, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Ringgold made easy work of Woodlawn-Shreveport on Friday and carried off a 15-5 win. Considering the Redskins have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jayla Joyner was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, Faith Clifton was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. Addison Kilpatrick was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Ringgold always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .944. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Ringgold is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Jonesboro-Hodge, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jonesboro-Hodge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .537. However, it's not like Ringgold struggles in that department as they've averaged .539. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
