The Pottsville Apaches will head out on the road to square off against the Baptist Prep Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pottsville is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
On Tuesday, Pottsville never let their opponents score. They were the clear victor by a 17-0 margin over Ozark. That looming 17-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Pottsville yet this season.
Savanna Mackey made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Mackey was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and seven RBI while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madison Kellar, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kara Liverett, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Baptist Prep fell victim to a tough 13-1 loss at the hands of Mayflower on Tuesday. Baptist Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Baptist Prep saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Mashburn, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Pottsville's win bumped their record up to 14-5. As for Baptist Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-10.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pottsville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Baptist Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pottsville came out on top in a nail-biter against Baptist Prep in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, sneaking past 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pottsville since the team 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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