Preview: Walkertown Wolfpack vs. McMichael Phoenix
Walkertown is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while McMichael is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Walkertown Wolfpack will take on the McMichael Phoenix at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Wednesday, Walkertown got the win against Mount Tabor by a conclusive 16-1.
Walkertown let Savannah Miller and Chloe Isaacs loose on the outfield. Miller went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and two RBI, while Isaacs scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Taylor Isley, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
Meanwhile, while McMichael put up plenty of runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Reidsville. McMichael put the hurt on Reidsville with a sharp 24-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for McMichael considering their one-run performance the game before.
Kora Ingle and Dakota Redmon made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ingle tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Redmon struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Ingle went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI, while Redmon got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, six RBI, and four runs.
In other batting news, Makenna Stewart was a standout: she fired off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 2-for-4. Betsy Taylor was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI.
Walkertown's victory bumped their record up to 7-0. As for McMichael, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Walkertown has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11 hits per game. However, it's not like McMichael struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.7 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Walkertown might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from McMichael in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Walkertown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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