The Byrd Yellow Jackets will take on the Winnfield Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Byrd has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Byrd came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 14-3 to Airline.
Meanwhile, Winnfield got themselves on the board against Dodson on Thursday, but Dodson never followed suit. They blew past the Panthers 15-0. Considering the Tigers have won 15 matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Karley Caskey made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Caskey was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Kristen Phelps looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March.
Back at the plate, Winnfield got a big performance out of Kaylee Vercher, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Vercher has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. Raelynn Bartlett was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Winnfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dodson only posted an OBP of .000.
Winnfield has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-10 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games. As for Byrd, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's still a better percentage than their 4-15 record this season.
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