The Woodland Wildcats will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Cartersville Hurricanes at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Woodland has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Woodland fell victim to Hart County and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 12-0 to the Bulldogs. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Cartersville put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Murray County with a sharp 7-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Hurricanes, who have now won three matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Presley Crabbe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lakiaya Banks, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kinsey Woodard, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Cartersville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.
Cartersville's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Woodland, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Woodland might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from Cartersville in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Will the Wildcats 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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