Wakulla is 10-0 against Godby since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Wakulla War Eagles are on the road again to play the Godby Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
After only two runs in their last match, Wakulla made sure to put some runs up on the board against Thomasville on Tuesday. Wakulla put the hurt on Thomasville with a sharp 13-3 win. Considering Wakulla has won five games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Leaston Spears looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Jesse Nazworth came in to relieve Spears and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in his one inning pitched.
At the plate, Sam Bruce was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Lawhon, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Godby made sure to put some runs up on the board against Gadsden County on Monday. Godby sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 victory over Gadsden County.
Jaylen Roque was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Roque was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Evans Franco was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Martin Crawford was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Wakulla's record now sits at 9-2-1. As for Godby, their record is now 4-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wakulla has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Godby struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wakulla took their win against Godby when the teams last played back in February by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wakulla 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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