The Mayfield Cardinals are taking a road trip to face off against the Webster County Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mayfield has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mayfield managed to slip by Livingston Central the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Mayfield lost 19-10 to Livingston Central on Friday.
Jett Hawkins was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one triple. Another player making a difference was Carson Price, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Webster County had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over Union County on Thursday.
Micah Austin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Webster County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Edens, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Gunnar Boone was another, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Mayfield has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Webster County, their win bumped their record up to 9-6.
Webster County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Mayfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. It's a different story for Webster County, though, as they've only averaged .362. Will they be able to contain Mayfield's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
