Charlotte Latin hasn't had much luck against Cannon recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hawks will host the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Charlotte Latin sitting on three straight wins and Cannon on six.
On Tuesday, Charlotte Latin needed a bit of extra time to put away Providence Day. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Chargers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hawks have posted since March 26, 2024.
Sydney Thune
| 04/15/25 @ Providence Day | 6 |
| 04/14/25 @ Charlotte Christian | 16 |
| 04/10/25 vs Charlotte Country Day School | 7 |
| 04/03/25 @ Cannon | 13 |
| 03/26/25 vs Greater Cabarrus S | 15 |
| + 5 more games |
Sydney Thune and Ainsley Sullivan made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Thune struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Sullivan struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Thune has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, Thune went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Sullivan went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Bly, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Charlotte Latin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 11-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, while Cannon put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Charlotte Country Day School. The Cougars blew past the Buccaneers 13-0. Considering the Cougars have won eight matches by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Layla Wagner and Jolie Matthews did most of the damage at the plate: Wagner went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Matthews went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Viola Knosby was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Cannon pushed their record up to 11-5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Charlotte Latin, their victory bumped their record up to 12-2.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Charlotte Latin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .521. However, it's not like Cannon struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
