The Modoc Braves will head out on the road to face off against the Etna Lions at 2:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Modoc stacked a 14th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard in Friday's second game. They put the hurt on Trinity with a sharp 8-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Modoc.
Caelli DePaul looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Aubree Knighton was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Abby Newell, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Etna had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over Rogue River on Tuesday.
Jane Thackeray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Bailey Johnson was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Modoc's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.6 runs per game. As for Etna, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Etna's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Modoc has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. It's a different story for Etna, though, as they've only averaged .328. Will they be able to contain Modoc's hitters?
Modoc skirted past Etna 5-4 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Modoc 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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