Warrenton hasn't had much luck against Banks recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Warriors are taking a road trip to take on the Braves at 4:30 p.m. Warrenton will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Warrenton had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Portland Adventist Academy on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitchers stepped up to hand the Cougars an 11-0 shutout.
Scarlet Anderson looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emma Stevens was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lucy Smith, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Warrenton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Banks). They put the hurt on Marshfield with a sharp 20-2 win on Friday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Braves with their most commanding win of the season.
Brooklyn Evans was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Khloe Long was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Banks has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Warrenton, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-9-1.
Warrenton's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Warriors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Banks, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Warrenton continue to outrun the ball?
Warrenton might still be hurting after the 14-3 loss they got from Banks in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
