Wilcox County had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They came out on top against the Hawkinsville Red Devils by a score of 9-5. That's more bragging rights for the Patriots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Shamauri Martin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.4 hits per game. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Martin is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Zariah Martin was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Ava McGinnis also deserves some recognition as she hit her first hit of the season.
Wilcox County's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Hawkinsville, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wilcox County will host Dodge County at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Wilcox County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Hawkinsville, they will be playing at home against Marion County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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