For the second straight game, Harnett Central will face off against Triton. The Trojans will host the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harnett Central knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Triton likes a good challenge.
Harnett Central lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Triton, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's game. The Trojans blew past the Hawks 11-5 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won 11 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Molly Champion, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Faucette, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Harnett Central hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in three consecutive matchups.
Harnett Central is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.4 runs over those games. As for Triton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-4.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Harnett Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .449. However, it's not like Triton struggles in that department as they've averaged .324. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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