For the second straight game, Florence will face off against Ingram Moore. The Buffaloes will head out to challenge the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Florence has struggled recently with six defeats in a row, while Ingram Moore will arrive with seven straight wins.
Florence lost 14-1 to Ingram Moore on Monday.
For Ingram Moore's part, Kylie Traub made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Traub has posted since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaycee Crawley, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was McKenna McClintock, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Ingram Moore kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Ingram Moore's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-11. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Florence, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Florence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. However, it's not like Ingram Moore struggles in that department as they've averaged .497. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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