The Salisbury Hornets are taking a road trip to face off against the Walkertown Wolfpack at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Salisbury has given up an average of 10.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Salisbury lost 14-4 to South Davidson on Wednesday. The Hornets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
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Salisbury saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashley Yang, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Yang 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. Another was Allison Peeler, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Walkertown has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.45 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They came up short against McMichael, falling 13-5.
Walkertown has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-7 record this season. As for Salisbury, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Salisbury hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .363. However, it's not like Walkertown struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Salisbury couldn't quite get it done against Walkertown in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 as they fell 17-12. Can the Hornets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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