The Cannon Cougars will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Wayne Christian Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cannon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against Charlotte Country Day School as Cannon made off with an 18-0 victory. With that win, Cannon brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Olivia McLaughlin and Andie Evans were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, McLaughlin pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Evans tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, McLaughlin scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Evans scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Layla Wagner was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Delaney Bruderek, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Wayne Christian put another one in the bag last Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They skirted past Harrells Christian Academy 8-6. That's two games straight that Wayne Christian has won by exactly two runs.
Like Cannon, Wayne Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Riley Sutton. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Sutton has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sutton was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Millie Fox was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Ella Fox was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Cannon has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 4-4-1 record this season. As for Wayne Christian, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cannon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like Wayne Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .374. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cannon skirted past Wayne Christian 11-10 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Does Cannon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wayne Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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