Lions
| 04/01/25 vs IC Catholic Prep | 8 |
| 03/28/25 vs Calvary Christian | 16 |
| 03/27/25 @ Rowan County | 0 |
| 03/24/25 @ Russell | 6 |
| 03/22/25 @ Augusta | 18 |
| + 4 more games |
The Lewis County Lions will take on the Wolfe County Wolves at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday. Lewis County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
While Lewis County didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with an 8-4 victory over IC Catholic Prep on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.
Jerra Lucas made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Lucas was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
In other batting news, Kaylen Case was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Grace Switzer, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Lewis County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as IC Catholic Prep only posted a batting average of .323.
Meanwhile, Wolfe County suffered their closest loss since April 24, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of IC Catholic Prep by a score of 4-2. The game marked the Wolves' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Chloy Creech made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Lewis County pushed their record up to 6-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Wolfe County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lewis County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .543. However, it's not like Wolfe County struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lewis County was able to grind out a solid win over Wolfe County in their previous matchup back in June of 2021, winning 10-6. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wolves turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
