Wetumpka has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Elmore County Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wetumpka knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Elmore County likes a good challenge.
Wetumpka put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Lanier a 16-0 shutout.
Lily Davenport was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Carlise, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Elmore County fell victim to Beauregard and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hornets. The match marked that first time this year in which Elmore County was not able to get on the board.
Lalah Culpepper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits.
Wetumpka's victory was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs per game. As for Elmore County, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Wetumpka hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. However, it's not like Elmore County struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wetumpka skirted past Elmore County 7-5 in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Does Wetumpka have another victory up their sleeve, or will Elmore County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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