The Southeastern Local Trojans will be playing at home against the Mechanicsburg Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Mechanicsburg is hoping to do on Tuesday what West Jefferson couldn't on Monday: put an end to Southeastern Local's winning streak, which now stands at six games. Everything went Southeastern Local's way against West Jefferson as Southeastern Local made off with a 12-3 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Southeastern Local considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Reese Wells was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Wells has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances. Wells was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Kaylee Wells was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Regan Cline, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Mechanicsburg scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on Madison Plains with a sharp 17-1 victory. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Addie DeLong was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Bella Batkiewicz was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Southeastern Local's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-1. As for Mechanicsburg, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-2.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Southeastern Local has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .527. However, it's not like Mechanicsburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .492. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Southeastern Local suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Mechanicsburg in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Southeastern Local have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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