For the second straight game, Wesson will face off against Lawrence County. Wesson will venture away from home to take on Lawrence County at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Wesson knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Lawrence County likes a good challenge.
Wesson barely beat Lawrence County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Wesson put the hurt on Lawrence County with a sharp 13-3 victory on Friday. The Cobras might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by six runs or more this season.
Maddie Sanders was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ady Rose Dowd, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emileigh Woodson, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Wesson hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts in four consecutive contests.
Wesson is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games. Lawrence County's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Wesson's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. Wesson has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lawrence County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Wesson continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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