Webster County is 8-2 against Charleston Catholic since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Webster County Highlanders will head out on the road to square off against the Charleston Catholic Irish at 6:00 p.m. Webster County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Webster County's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Greenbrier West on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Cavaliers. Webster County's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Charleston Catholic gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-2 margin over Richwood. The high-scoring effort was just what Charleston Catholic needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Charleston Catholic got a massive performance out of Katherine Reehling, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Vriendt, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Webster County's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13. As for Charleston Catholic, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Webster County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .383. However, it's not like Charleston Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Webster County came up short against Charleston Catholic when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 6-2. Can Webster County avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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