Percy Julian is 0-3 against Wetumpka since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Phoenix will venture away from home to challenge the Indians at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Percy Julian is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Selma with a sharp 14-4 win on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Phoenix, who have now won three games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Wetumpka entered their tilt with Stanhope Elmore on Tuesday with eight consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with nine. They came out on top against the Mustangs by a score of 7-3.
Abigail Adams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Autymn Hollon was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kyla Richardson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Wetumpka was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Wetumpka's record is now 32-4. As for Percy Julian, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-4.
Percy Julian suffered a grim 24-5 defeat to Wetumpka in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Phoenix avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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