Whetstone is 0-3 against Big Walnut since April of 2015 but things could change on Wednesday. The Braves will face off against the Golden Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Whetstone has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Whetstone's offense. They lost 11-0 to Thomas Worthington on Thursday. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Braves were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Big Walnut made easy work of Canal Winchester on Monday and carried off a 9-3 win. The Golden Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by six runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Kyra Holmes, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Thornhill, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Big Walnut kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 7-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for Big Walnut and bumps their season record up to 14-12. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Whetstone, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-9.
Whetstone's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Braves have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Big Walnut, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Whetstone continue to outrun the ball?
Whetstone suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Big Walnut in their previous meeting back in April of 2019. Can the Braves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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