Stryker is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Hicksville a six-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Stryker Panthers will host the Hicksville Aces at 5:00 p.m. Stryker has given up an average of 22.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Stryker's offense. They lost 11-0 to Holgate on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Hicksville hadn't done well against Antwerp recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Aces sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Archers.
Kennedy Adams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hicksville's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Mckenna Baird, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Stryker's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Hicksville, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.
Stryker came up short against Hicksville in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 9-4. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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