Calhoun is 10-0 against Adairsville since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Calhoun Yellow Jackets will host the Adairsville Tigers at 5:00 p.m.
Calhoun will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Adairsville on Tuesday. Calhoun was the clear victor by a 13-5 margin over Adairsville.
Henderson Mori and Saydi Prokop made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Mori tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Meanwhile, Prokop pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Mori has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run every time she's pitched this season. At bat, Mori scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Prokop scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Calhoun got a massive performance out of Maggy Abernathy, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyla West, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Calhoun always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Adairsville only posted an OBP of .407.
Calhoun's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Adairsville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Calhoun has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Adairsville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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