Preview: Wetumpka Indians vs. Auburn Tigers
Wetumpka is on a 16-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Auburn is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Wetumpka Indians will take on the Auburn Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Wetumpka: 1.6, Auburn: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Wetumpka can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Elmore County 8-2.
Mya Holt made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Holt has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Holt was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Riley Dismukes was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Ava Farmer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Auburn narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Bibb County 3-1. That's two games straight that Auburn has won by exactly two runs.
Wetumpka's victory bumped their record up to 22-2. As for Auburn, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Wetumpka came up short against Auburn when the teams last played back in February of 2021, falling 5-2. Will Wetumpka have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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