The Clarkston Wolves will head out on the road to face off against the Holly Bronchos at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Clarkston has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clarkston lost 13-7 to Marian on Friday.
Clarkston saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leanne Scanlon, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Another was Ellery Kemmer, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Holly had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over Powers Catholic on Wednesday.
Piper Grant (2029) spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits.
At the plate, Evelyn Miller (2027) was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.
Holly's win bumped their record up to 14-10. As for Clarkston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-13-1 record this season.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Clarkston hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 1.2 home runs per game. However, it's not like Holly struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.5 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
