Carter has enjoyed a 11-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Wilmer-Hutchins Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Carter knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Wilmer-Hutchins likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Carter gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on Roosevelt with a sharp 19-1 win. While fans of Carter might be used to big wins, the 18-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Matisse Edwards was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Edwards was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Imya Campbell was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Janique Bright was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, sadly, Wilmer-Hutchins is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. Their tough 23-6 loss to Pinkston on Tuesday might stick with them for a while.
Alexis Salazar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Abigail Cantley, who got on base in all two of her plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Carter has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-6 record this season. As for Wilmer-Hutchins, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Carter hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Wilmer-Hutchins struggles in that department as they've averaged .483. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Carter took their win against Wilmer-Hutchins in their previous meeting on March 5th by a conclusive 12-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Carter since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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