Thornwell is 0-3 against Ware Shoals since April of 2024 but things could change on Friday. The Saints will venture away from home to take on the Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Thornwell has given up an average of 12.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thornwell is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 22-2 to Ware Shoals. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Saints couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Ware Shoals' part, Dalton Boyter made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Boyter has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Brayden Madden was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). JP Medlin was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Ware Shoals always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .707. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thornwell only posted an OBP of .250.
Thornwell's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Ware Shoals, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Thornwell has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ware Shoals struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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