Preview: Hancock Hawks vs. George County Rebels
Hancock has enjoyed a six-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the George County Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hancock is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Hancock faced George County in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Hancock took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of George County. Hancock has struggled against George County recently, as their game on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Chaley Peterson and Teegan Dewitt were huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, Peterson didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Dewitt struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Peterson scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Dewitt went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Abigail Carver was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
Even though they lost, Hancock was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with six doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Hancock's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2-1. As for George County, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hancock hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like George County struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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