Scott is 1-9 against Sissonville since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Scott Skyhawks are on the road again to play the Sissonville Indians at 6:00 p.m. Scott is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Scott narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Mingo Central 3-1.
Alyssa Schultz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hailey Capps, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Amelia Smith, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Meanwhile, Sissonville fell victim to a rough 9-1 defeat at the hands of Logan on Monday. Sissonville has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sissonville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lydia Ellis, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Scott has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for Sissonville, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Scott hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Sissonville struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Scott came up short against Sissonville when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 3-0. Can Scott avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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