The Hauser Jets will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Brownstown Central Braves at 6:30 p.m. Hauser is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Hauser is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Milan and snuck past 2-1.
Paige Mcdaniel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lucie Asher, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabelle Brunner, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Brownstown Central had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs), and they went ahead and made it seven on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Raiders with a sharp 12-0 win. Brownstown Central's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last four games.
Brownstown Central let Olivia Justice and Kelsey Schneider loose on the outfield. Justice went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI, while Schneider scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Alex Davidson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Hauser's record now sits at 20-8. As for Brownstown Central, their record now sits at 16-11.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hauser hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .372. However, it's not like Brownstown Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hauser skirted past Brownstown Central 3-1 when the teams last played back in March. Will Hauser repeat their success, or does Brownstown Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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