After two games on the road, Logan is heading back home. They will take on the Scott Skyhawks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Logan is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Logan is ranked highly in their home state, and on Monday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Johnson Central. Logan put the hurt on Johnson Central with a sharp 15-1 victory. The result was nothing new for Logan, who have now won four matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
Myleigh Adkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Adkins has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Adkins was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Harlee Quick, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last five games she's played.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Scott's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell 4-1 to Chapmanville Regional.
Scott saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Capps, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Logan's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Scott, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Logan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like Scott struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Logan couldn't quite finish off Scott in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 5-3. Will Logan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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