The Margaretta Polar Bears will take on the Shelby Whippets at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Margaretta is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Margaretta and Huron meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Wednesday. The Polar Bears lost 16-3 to the Tigers.
Elianna Young made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Brooke Hastings was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Shelby came out on top against River Valley on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Whippets walked away with a 7-3 win over the Vikings.
Alyssa Booker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Braylee Sturts was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Reece Friend, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Shelby's victory bumped their record up to 12-7. As for Margaretta, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Margaretta has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Shelby struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.9 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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