The Weldon Chargers will be playing at home against the Northampton County Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Northampton County's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Thursday: Weldon had not allowed a single run the last eight times they've hit the field. Weldon never let Southeast Halifax onto the board and left with a 39-0 win on Tuesday. Weldon's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Weldon got a massive performance out of Kamyrn Dixon, who scored six runs and stole five bases while going 5-for-6. Dixon is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Briana Moody, who scored three runs and stole eight bases while getting on base in five of her nine plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Northampton County had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs), and they went ahead and made it three last Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Jaguars with a sharp 22-7 victory. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for Northampton County this season.
Northampton County got a massive performance out of Lydia Deloatch, who scored four runs while going 4-for-4. Toccara Joyner was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Weldon pushed their record up to 8-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Northampton County, their victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-2.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Weldon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .539. However, it's not like Northampton County struggles in that department as they've averaged .599. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Weldon took their win against Northampton County in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 23-0. Does Weldon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Northampton County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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