The Cumberland Pirates are taking a road trip to face off against the Paris Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cumberland has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cumberland came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Sullivan, falling 12-4. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Ashton Tolen
| 05/17/25 @ Sullivan | 4 |
| 05/15/25 @ Tuscola | 3 |
| 05/13/25 @ Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg | 2 |
| 05/08/25 @ Cerro Gordo/Bement | 3 |
| 05/07/25 vs Sullivan | 1 |
Ashton Tolen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Lauren Schnepper was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Paris started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Richland County. They lost 16-6 to Richland County on Thursday. Paris has struggled against Richland County recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Jacie Young was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Paris' loss dropped their record down to 11-18. As for Cumberland, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-17.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cumberland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Paris struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cumberland might still be hurting after the 17-3 loss they got from Paris when the teams last played back in March. Can the Pirates avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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