For the second straight game, Scott Central will face off against Puckett. The Rebels will challenge the Wolves at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Scott Central has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Scott Central had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Puckett put an end to it on Tuesday. The Rebels lost 17-0 to the Wolves. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Rebels haven't been shut out since back in March.
For Puckett's part, Raegan Hardin made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Hardin has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and two doubles. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Aubree Thomas was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Brooke Shivers was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Puckett always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .708. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Scott Central only posted an OBP of .143.
Puckett has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Scott Central, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-7 record.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Scott Central hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like Puckett struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.5 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
