Anson is 2-8 against Haskell since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Tigers will face off against the Indians at 5:00 p.m. Anson's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Haskell's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
It was a proper cat-fight when Anson challenged Albany on Tuesday. The Tigers never let the Lions get on the board and left with a 1-0 win. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Haskell made sure to put some runs up on the board against Texas Leadership Charter Academy - Abilene on Tuesday. The Indians blew past the Eagles 15-0. Considering the Indians have won seven matchups by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Paige Scheets was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Lucy Hatfield was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Paisley Chavez-Guevara, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one double.
Anson's record is now 15-6. As for Haskell, their record now sits at 13-6.
Anson came out on top in a nail-biter against Haskell in their previous matchup back in March, sneaking past 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad 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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