Thomas Jefferson will head out on the road to square off against the Newman Greenies at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Jefferson has given up an average of 12.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thomas Jefferson managed to slip by Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Thomas Jefferson came up short against Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy on Thursday, falling 17-7. Thomas Jefferson just can't catch a break and has now endured four defeats in a row.
Kalli Cannon was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Another player making a difference was Addison Cuccia, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Newman, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Episcopal with a sharp 10-0 win on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Greenies, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Maryn Huber made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Huber was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Felicity Drake, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Alyse Dulitz was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one triple.
The victory got Newman back to even at 6-6. As for Thomas Jefferson, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thomas Jefferson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Newman struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Thomas Jefferson beat Newman 6-2 when the teams last played back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Thomas Jefferson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
