The Hayfield Vikings will take on the Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hayfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Hayfield is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 16 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against United South Central on Thursday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rebels.
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 4th (when they won 16-1). They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over Triton.
Ryleigh Donner was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. Raylen Blasing was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .457. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .412 or higher in four consecutive matches.
The victory got Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton back to even at 8-8-1. As for Hayfield, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hayfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. 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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