The Thrasher Rebels will take on the Wheeler Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Thrasher has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thrasher lost 12-2 to Baldwyn on Tuesday. The Rebels haven't had much luck with the Bearcats recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Thrasher saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Delancy Sartain, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Wheeler fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Alcorn Central on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Bears by a score of 6-4. It was the first time this season that the Eagles let down their fans at home.
Marli Kate Shockley spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
Thrasher's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Wheeler, their loss dropped their record down to 13-6.
Thrasher suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Wheeler in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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