The Florence Huskies will challenge the James Irwin Jaguars at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Florence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
Florence lost 12-2 to Gunnison on Saturday. The Huskies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lilly Roe was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, James Irwin made sure to put some runs up on the board against Dolores Huerta Prep on Tuesday. James Irwin was the clear victor by a 22-5 margin over Dolores Huerta Prep. The game marked the Jaguars' most dominant victory of the season.
Cameo Murray was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and five RBI. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Stella Reed, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, James Irwin lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 home runs per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 0.8.
Florence's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5-1. As for James Irwin, their record is now 5-7.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Florence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like James Irwin struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Florence suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to James Irwin in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Florence avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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