The Wilson Hall Barons will be taking part in a tournament against the Carolina Forest Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Wilson Hall made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Hammond, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Wilson Hall blew past Hammond 12-3 on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Barons as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
While Carolina Forest didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on Marlboro County with a sharp 12-1 win on Saturday. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mady Eason was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She also brought in two RBI, marking her first of the season. Kylee Warehime was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Carolina Forest hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marlboro County struck out six times.
The victory made it two in a row for Carolina Forest and bumps their season record up to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Wilson Hall, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Wilson Hall came up short against Carolina Forest in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, falling 4-1. Can Wilson Hall avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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