The Hanks Knights will venture away from home to challenge the Americas Trail Blazers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hanks is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Hanks came up short against El Dorado and fell 8-3.
Madison Young made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Amberly Mercado was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Americas fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Parkland on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Matadors by a score of 2-1. The Trail Blazers' loss signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.
Zoe O'Hara spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
Hanks' defeat dropped their record down to 15-13-1. As for Americas, their loss dropped their record down to 19-14.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Hanks has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Americas struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hanks might still be hurting after the 16-4 defeat they got from Americas when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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