The Murphy Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Murphy will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Murphy owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They walked away with a 4-0 win over Hiwassee Dam.
The result came thanks to Paisley Johnson's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 23 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Julia Dockery, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Murphy's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs per game. As for Hiwassee Dam, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Murphy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. However, it's not like Hiwassee Dam struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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