Shiloh hasn't had much luck against Dunwoody recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Generals will face off against the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with nine defeats in a row, Shiloh turned things around against Tri-Cities on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Bulldogs a 15-0 shutout. The Generals not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since August 21st (when they won 18-3).
A'Rayna Davis was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, one triple, and one run. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Lianie Jarquin also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Shiloh always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .704. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tri-Cities only posted an OBP of .364.
Meanwhile, Dunwoody won against Tri-Cities on Monday with 14 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Wildcats blew past Chamblee 14-6. Considering the Wildcats have won 14 matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Alyssa Rosenkoff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Vivian Curry and Brooke Parkes did most of the damage at the plate: Curry went 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Parkes went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sienna Rembelos, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Shiloh's record now sits at 3-12. As for Dunwoody, their record is now 17-4.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shiloh has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. However, it's not like Dunwoody struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shiloh suffered a grim 17-4 defeat to Dunwoody in their previous meeting back in September. Can the Generals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
