The Canton Little Giants will challenge the Macomb Bombers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Canton's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Thursday's struggle, when Dunlap hitters got past them. The Little Giants lost 10-3 to the Eagles on Thursday. The Little Giants have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Averi Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Allison Wheeler, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Macomb's offense. They came up short against Camp Point Central on Tuesday, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Bombers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Macomb has also been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Canton, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Macomb's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Canton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .390. It's a different story for Macomb, though, as they've only averaged .244. Will they be able to contain Canton's hitters?
Canton beat Macomb 7-3 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Do the Little Giants have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bombers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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