Morehead is 4-0 against Walkertown since April of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Morehead Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Walkertown Wolfpack at 6:00 p.m. Morehead is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Morehead is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering McMichael just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Phoenix by a score of 4-3. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Morehead in their matchups with McMichael: they've now lost five in a row.
Kylee Horsley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Morehead saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Saillie Aheron, who went 3-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Walkertown stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They never let North Forsyth onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The victory was familiar territory for Walkertown who now have three in a row.
Heidi Crews made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Crews was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trinity Stressman, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. Savannah Miller was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
Morehead's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Walkertown, they pushed their record up to 10-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Morehead has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. However, it's not like Walkertown struggles in that department as they've averaged .543. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Morehead took their victory against Walkertown when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 13-3. Does Morehead have another victory up their sleeve, or will Walkertown turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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