Colleton County is 8-2 against Hilton Head Island since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Cougars will challenge the Seahawks at 7:00 p.m. Colleton County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
Colleton County had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Bluffton on Wednesday. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Bobcats. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Bobcats recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Lanasia Sanders made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
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In other batting news, Timiyah Believe H was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Bre Gerard was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Hilton Head Island's offense. They came up short against May River on Wednesday, falling 13-0. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Seahawks' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Hilton Head Island saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alivia Armistead, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double was Armistead's first of the season.
Colleton County pushed their record up to 12-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Hilton Head Island, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Colleton County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .508. However, it's not like Hilton Head Island struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Colleton County took their win against Hilton Head Island in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 13-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
