For the second straight game, Hamlin will face off against Baird. The Pied Pipers will challenge the Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hamlin has given up an average of 10.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hamlin is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Baird just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (16-5), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
For Baird's part, the team relied heavily on Cassidy Lucas, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-3. Those six RBI gave Lucas a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Raelyn Goodwin, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Lucas wasn't the only one making solid contact: Baird kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hamlin only managed six hits.
Baird pushed their record up to 5-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Hamlin, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 9-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hamlin has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Baird struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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