The Douglas County West Falcon will venture away from home to challenge Thurston-Cuming County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Douglas County West is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Douglas County West is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Concordia/Brownell/Omaha Christian Academy just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Concordia/Brownell/Omaha Christian Academy.
Douglas County West saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Thimmesch, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another was Colton Willmott, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Thurston-Cuming County's offense. They lost 7-0 to Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer on Tuesday. Thurston-Cuming County has struggled against Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Thurston-Cuming County's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Douglas County West, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Douglas County West has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Thurston-Cuming County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Douglas County West took their victory against Thurston-Cuming County in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Falcon since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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