Hickory is 0-10 against St. Stephens since March of 2021 but things could change on Friday. Hickory will venture away from home to challenge St. Stephens at 6:00 p.m. Hickory has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hickory is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 15-0 to St. Stephens. The match marked the first time this year in which the Red Tornadoes were not able to get on the board.
For St. Stephens' part, the team relied heavily on Addison Smith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Anna Ventura, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
St. Stephens has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. Hickory's loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
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