The Wesson Cobras are taking a road trip to take on the Brookhaven Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Wesson has given up an average of 15.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wesson is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Monday. They came up short against Lawrence County, falling 34-21. Cobras fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Cougars since Monday.
Meanwhile, Brookhaven made easy work of Natchez on Thursday and carried off an 18-1 win. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 12 runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Mia Lee, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. Gracie Coleman also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Brookhaven was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Brookhaven is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Wesson, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wesson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .377. However, it's not like Brookhaven struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wesson suffered a grim 22-6 defeat to Brookhaven in their previous meeting back in February. Can the Cobras avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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