Arnold is 9-1 against Bozeman since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Arnold Marlins will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bozeman Bucks at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Arnold's favor as the team sits on eight straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Bozeman has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Last Thursday, Arnold came up short against North Bay Haven Academy and fell 6-2.
Bre Clark spent all eight innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on 13 hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 16 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Arnold saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaycee McLellan, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. McLellan has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Even though they lost, Arnold didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 14 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Bay Haven Academy only tossed nine.
Meanwhile, Bozeman also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to North Bay Haven Academy by a score of 9-4.
Addison John was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Colbie Jones, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Arnold's loss dropped their record down to 15-2. As for Bozeman, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Arnold has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bozeman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Arnold skirted past Bozeman 3-1 in their previous matchup on Wednesday. Does Arnold have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bozeman turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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