After three games on the road, Alcester-Hudson is heading back home. They will take on the Wagner Red Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Alcester-Hudson's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matchups.
In what's become a running theme this season, Alcester-Hudson gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on Avon with a sharp 16-1 victory.
Emma Moller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Moller has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Moller was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Alcester-Hudson got a massive performance out of Emma Solberg, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Delta Pies, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Wagner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 12-1 defeat at the hands of Scotland/Menno.
Ravyn Medricky was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Alcester-Hudson's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs per game. As for Wagner, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Alcester-Hudson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .544. However, it's not like Wagner struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. 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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