The Alcester-Hudson Cubs are on the road again on Saturday to play the Scotland/Menno Trappers at 3:00 p.m. Alcester-Hudson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Alcester-Hudson heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Friday. They lost 10-4 to Chester.
Emma Moller put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off five hits. Moller has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Moller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Elly Doering made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Scotland/Menno faced Castlewood in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Scotland/Menno fell just short of Castlewood by a score of 5-3. Scotland/Menno's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Like Alcester-Hudson, Scotland/Menno also got a great game from a two-way player: Olivia Binde. She tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Binde was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Binde wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trinity Bietz, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Alcester-Hudson's record is now 19-7. As for Scotland/Menno, their record now sits at 13-5.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Alcester-Hudson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .389. However, it's not like Scotland/Menno struggles in that department as they've averaged .348. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Alcester-Hudson took their win against Scotland/Menno when the teams last played back in May by a conclusive 17-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Alcester-Hudson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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