Arcola is 5-0 against Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Arcola Purple Riders will head out on the road to challenge the Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] Titans at 4:30 p.m. Arcola is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] is hoping to do on Thursday what Sullivan couldn't on Monday: put an end to Arcola's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Arcola came out on top against Sullivan by a score of 8-5.
Kacie Sisk made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Sisk was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ema Simpson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Kaydence Nichols was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 14-10 victory over Blue Ridge on Wednesday.
Like Arcola, Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] also got a great game from a two-way player: Brooklyn Gough. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gough was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kiersten Budd, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Cara Phillips, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
The win got Arcola back to even at 6-6. As for Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland], their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13.
Arcola's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. Arcola has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland], though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Arcola continue to outrun the ball?
Arcola took their win against Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 16-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Arcola since the team 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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