The Wilcox County Patriots will venture away from home to face off against the Washington-Wilkes Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Wilcox County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Wilcox County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They skirted past Bowdon 9-8. That's two games straight that the Patriots have won by just one run.
Meanwhile, Washington-Wilkes made easy work of Lake Oconee Academy on October 2nd and carried off a 10-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Kennedy Danner made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Kaidyn Porter and Morgan Dove did most of the damage at the plate: Porter went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Dove went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double. Those three hits gave Dove a new career-high. Molly Dawson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Washington-Wilkes was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Oconee Academy only posted a batting average of .263.
Wilcox County's record now sits at 15-9. As for Washington-Wilkes, their record is now 6-11.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wilcox County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Washington-Wilkes struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. 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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