Preview: Mount Tabor Spartans vs. Walkertown Wolfpack
The Mount Tabor Spartans will head out on the road to take on the Walkertown Wolfpack at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mount Tabor has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three, while Walkertown will come in with six straight wins.
Mount Tabor pushed their score all the way to 11 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell victim to a rough 30-11 defeat at the hands of Glenn.
Aliyah Coplin and Regan Quade stepped up to the plate in a big way. Coplin scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Quade scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Alexa Babcock was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Walkertown scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Reidsville 21-3. Walkertown might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Desiree Davis made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Davis was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Walkertown got a massive performance out of Savannah Miller, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Taylor Isley, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Mount Tabor's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Walkertown, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mount Tabor has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .521. However, it's not like Walkertown struggles in that department as they've averaged .606. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mount Tabor might still be hurting after the 19-8 defeat they got from Walkertown in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Mount Tabor avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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