For the second straight game, Ralls will face off against Abernathy. The Jackrabbits will challenge the Antelopes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Ralls' favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups.
On Tuesday, Ralls came up short against Abernathy and fell 26-21. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Tuesday (12), the Jackrabbits still had to take the loss.
For Abernathy's part, Bryer Cook was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 5-for-6. Cook is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Scotlann Bickel, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5.
Abernathy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .436. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in three consecutive games.
Abernathy is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for Ralls, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-13-1.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ralls hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .429. However, it's not like Abernathy struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. 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.
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