McDonough is 0-4 against Locust Grove since August of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Warhawks will head out to take on the Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. McDonough has given up an average of 17.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
For some reason, the away team has come away with the win the last four times McDonough and Woodland have met, but the home crowd finally got their W on Tuesday. The Warhawks came up short against the Wolfpack, falling 18-8.
Kylei Buffington was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Audrianna Bennett was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Locust Grove lost 10-3 to Pike County on Wednesday. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Catee Maddox made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Locust Grove's loss dropped their record down to 12-9. As for McDonough, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-17.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. McDonough has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Locust Grove struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
McDonough suffered a grim 16-4 defeat to Locust Grove when the teams last played back in September. Can the Warhawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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