The Welsh Greyhounds will venture away from home to take on the Midland Rebels at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Welsh has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Welsh is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since February 27th on Tuesday. They lost 16-0 to Notre Dame. The match marked the first time this year in which the Greyhounds were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Midland, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. Everything went their way against Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy on Tuesday as Midland made off with a 26-7 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rebels needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Mackenzie Credeur was a standout: she scored four runs and stole eight bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those eight stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Sage Cormier was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Midland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .971. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Welsh's loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Midland, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-9.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Welsh has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Midland struggles in that department as they've averaged .573. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Welsh took their victory against Midland in their previous meeting two weeks ago by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Welsh since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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