The Markesan Hornets are taking a road trip to square off against Rio/Fall River at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Markesan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Markesan is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Waterloo just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 10-4 to the Pirates.
Kaylee Heberer
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Kaylee Heberer made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Rio/Fall River's offense. They came up short against Cambria-Friesland on Monday, falling 12-0. The game marked the first time this season in which Rio/Fall River was not able to get on the board.
Rio/Fall River's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Markesan, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Markesan has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Rio/Fall River struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Markesan couldn't quite finish off Rio/Fall River in their previous matchup back in April and fell 8-6. Can the Hornets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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