Jack Britt hasn't had much luck against Gray's Creek recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 6:00 p.m. Jack Britt has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jack Britt fell victim to Cape Fear and their airtight pitching crew last Thursday. They came up short against the Colts, falling 18-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Buccaneers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Gray's Creek unfortunately witnessed the end of their 12-game winning streak last Thursday. They fell 3-0 to South View. The game marked the first time this year in which the Bears were not able to get on the board.
Hailey McFarley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Gray's Creek's loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 11-1 and their overall record down to 16-2. As for Jack Britt, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Jack Britt has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Gray's Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Jack Britt came up short against Gray's Creek in their previous meeting back in March, falling 9-6. Will the Buccaneers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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