The Thrasher Rebels will face off against the Walnut Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Thrasher is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Thursday. They came up short against Wheeler, falling 13-1.
Meanwhile, Walnut suffered their biggest defeat since March 12th on Thursday. They lost 10-2 to Hatley. The Wildcats have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Walnut saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Wilburn, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Wilburn is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Taylor Garner also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Thrasher's loss dropped their record down to 3-5-1. As for Walnut, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.
Walnut's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Thrasher has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. It's a different story for Walnut, though, as they've only averaged .341. Will they be able to contain Thrasher's hitters?
Thrasher might still be hurting after the 18-3 loss they got from Walnut when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Rebels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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