Ware Shoals had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.4 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Friday. They came out on top against the Dixie Hornets by a score of 6-3. That's more bragging rights for Ware Shoals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brayden Madden was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Madden has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Madden was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jasir Farhan was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Ware Shoals pushed their record up to 15-4 with that win, which was their eighth straight on the road. As for Dixie, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-5.
Ware Shoals will be playing at home against Abbeville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Ware Shoals is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Dixie, they will head out on the road to square off against Crescent at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Dixie's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Crescent's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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