The Clinton Arrows will head out on the road to square off against the Puckett Wolves at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Clinton is coming into the game hot, having won their last seven games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Clinton gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past Pearl 9-1.
Tyler Brown was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Cooley, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Puckett earned a 5-1 victory over Raleigh on Monday.
The team relied heavily on Brooke Shivers, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Marlee Dampeer was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Clinton is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Puckett, their win bumped their record up to 20-6.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Clinton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .347. However, it's not like Puckett struggles in that department as they've averaged .382. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Clinton's way against Puckett when the teams last played two weeks ago as Clinton made off with a 9-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clinton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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