
Phoenix
04/22/25 vs North Forsyth | 20 |
03/14/25 vs T.W. Andrews | 19 |
04/22/25 vs North Forsyth | 16 |
03/27/25 vs Western Alamance | 16 |
03/14/25 vs T.W. Andrews | 15 |
McMichael entered their tilt with Walkertown on Wednesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They blew past the Wolfpack 13-5. Considering the Phoenix have won 12 contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lindsay Redmon made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Hopson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Ellie Southern was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
McMichael kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Walkertown only managed eight hits.
McMichael pushed their record up to 18-3 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.6 runs over those games. As for Walkertown, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McMichael will challenge Morehead at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Walkertown, they will host Salisbury at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolfpack's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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