The Cherryville Ironmen will face off against the Stuart W. Cramer Storm at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Cherryville has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cherryville couldn't beat Piedmont Community Charter on Wednesday even though they stacked six runs on them in the third inning. The Ironmen fell 12-8 to the Patriots.
Maddie Avery was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Weathers, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Stuart W. Cramer lost 15-3 to Cherryville on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Storm in their meetings with the Ironmen: they've now lost three in a row.
Brinley Womack made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Stuart W. Cramer's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Cherryville, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cherryville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Stuart W. Cramer struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cherryville got the 'W' in their previous matchup on Tuesday against Stuart W. Cramer by a conclusive 15-3 score. Do the Ironmen have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Storm turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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