The Concord Spiders will square off against the South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Concord took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Carson, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Concord sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over Carson on Tuesday.
Alexa Hooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single walk, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Peighton Porter, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season. Anamaria Shuman was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, South Stanly can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Gray Stone Day. The result was nothing new for the Rowdy Rebel Bulls, who have now won four contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
The victory got Concord back to even at 3-3. As for South Stanly, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Concord suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to South Stanly in their previous matchup back in March of 2018. Will Concord have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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