The Winnsboro Raiders will challenge the Hooks Hornets at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Winnsboro's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Hooks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Winnsboro came up short against Quitman and fell 14-9. Winnsboro has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Winnsboro got a big performance out of Lilly Rulison, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Rulison has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Bailey Garrett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Hooks put the finishing touches on their 14th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Joaquin with a sharp 7-1 win. The victory was familiar territory for Hooks who now have three in a row.
Kinsley Birdwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Hooks got a big performance out of Zoey Greenwood, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Hadlee Grant, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Winnsboro's defeat dropped their record down to 18-8-1. As for Hooks, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 19 games, which provided a nice bump to their 23-5-1 record this season.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Winnsboro has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Hooks struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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