The Wetumpka Indians will take on the Tallassee Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wetumpka is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
Wetumpka took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Opelika, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Wetumpka came out on top in a nail-biter against Opelika on Wednesday, sneaking past 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since April 19, 2024.
Wetumpka got a great performance from Abigail Adams as she tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Adams has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lily Davenport, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Taylor Carlisle, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Wetumpka hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Tallassee had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of Benjamin Russell by a score of 6-5.
Wetumpka's win was their 27th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs over those games. As for Tallassee, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Everything went Wetumpka's way against Tallassee in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, as Wetumpka made off with a 10-0 victory. Will Wetumpka repeat their success, or does Tallassee have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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