The Timberland Wolves will venture away from home to square off against the Palmetto Scholars Academy Phoenix at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Timberland has six straight wins, Palmetto Scholars Academy has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Timberland is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Philip Simmons 20-4 on Thursday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Timberland got a massive performance out of Kaylee Waters, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Leah Gaskins was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Timberland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .800. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in nine consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Palmetto Scholars Academy fell victim to Branchville and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 15-0 to the Yellow Jackets. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Phoenix were not able to get on the board.
Lexi Lubbehusen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one triple. Lubbehusen is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
Palmetto Scholars Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Timberland, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Timberland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .531. However, it's not like Palmetto Scholars Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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