The Sheridan Generals will head out on the road to challenge the Morgan Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sheridan is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 15 games.
Sheridan's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They walked away with a 4-0 win over New Lexington.
The result came thanks to Cora Hall's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sheridan saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Davis, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Morgan gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 20-6 margin over Coshocton. Morgan's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Malayni Clemens made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Clemens was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Chloe Baker was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Myka Augenstein, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Sheridan pushed their record up to 19-3 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Morgan, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-2.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sheridan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .425. However, it's not like Morgan struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sheridan came out on top in a nail-biter against Morgan when the teams last played back in May of 2023, sneaking past 4-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sheridan since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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