The Thomasville Bulldogs will be taking part in a tournament against the Northside Patriots at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. Thomasville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Thomasville is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 22 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Central on Friday. They fell just short of the Lions by a score of 3-2.
Thomasville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Simpson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Northside faced Veterans in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Patriots came up short against the Warhawks, falling 12-5. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Patriots, who until this matchup were averaging 3.5 runs allowed.
Raelyn Warren and Kennedy Williams stepped up to the plate in a big way. Warren went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run, while Williams went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Thomasville's loss dropped their record down to 18-9. As for Northside, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-6.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thomasville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Northside struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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