Ethel is 0-4 against Stringer since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Tigers will take on the Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Ethel comes in on seven and Stringer on 13.
Ethel is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They beat Lumberton by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 13-3. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Stringer earned a 7-3 win over Salem on Friday.
Madilyn Graham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kayleigh Douglas was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Brylee Townsend, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Stringer hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 18 consecutive contests.
Ethel's victory bumped their record up to 21-12. As for Stringer, their win bumped their record up to 20-3-2.
Ethel came up short against Stringer in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 6-3. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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