The South Central Trojans will face off against the Lucas Cubs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Central has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
South Central managed to slip by Mapleton the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Trojans came up short against the Mounties on Tuesday, falling 16-1. The Trojans' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Ember Phillips made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Lucas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 15-6 to Loudonville.
Charlize Stinehour was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Lucas' defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for South Central, their loss dropped their record down to 7-15.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. South Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lucas struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
South Central took their victory against Lucas in their previous matchup on Friday by a conclusive 19-4 score. Do the Trojans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cubs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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