For the second straight game, Lexington will face off against Thrall. The Eagles will face off against the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lexington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Lexington was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Thrall on Tuesday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 10-2 win. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Taylor Akin
| 04/07/26 vs Thrall | 9 |
| 04/01/26 vs Franklin | 5 |
| 03/31/26 @ Franklin | 7 |
Taylor Akin made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kensley Wolf was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Teal Brockenbush, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Lexington has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games. As for Thrall, they moved to 19-8 with that loss, which also ended their 15-game winning streak.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lexington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Thrall struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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