The Andrews Yellowjackets will head out on the road to square off against the Woodland Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Andrews' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Woodland's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Andrews is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Carvers Bay just ended the team's eight-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bears.
Victoria Smith put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Briana Walker was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one triple.
Meanwhile, Woodland has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.86 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They fell just short of Beaufort by a score of 10-9. The Wolverines have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Katey Westbury spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and six unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Josie Mitchum led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season. Corinne Westbury was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Andrews' record is now 10-2. As for Woodland, the loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 4-3.
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