Hathaway hasn't had much luck against Midland recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hornets will face off against the Rebels at 5:00 p.m. Hathaway will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Hathaway is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Neither they nor Lake Charles College Prep could gain the upper hand on Wednesday so the two teams had to settle for a 23-23 tie.
Meanwhile, Midland made easy work of Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy on Thursday and carried off a 25-3 victory. That 22 run margin sets a new team best for the Rebels this season.
Addalyn Prejean was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Mackenzie Credeur and Sage Cormier did most of the damage at the plate: Credeur scored four runs and stole six bases while going 4-for-4, while Cormier scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Credeur has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Gracie Meyer was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Midland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Midland's record is now 8-14. Hathaway's draw makes their record 0-8-2 this season.
Hathaway came up short against Midland in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 10-6. Can the Hornets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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