The Slocum Mustangs will face off against the Apple Springs Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Slocum's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Apple Springs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Slocum didn't have quite enough to beat Douglass and fell 5-4.
Meanwhile, Apple Springs earned a 14-9 win over Wells on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Faith Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Smith was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooke Brister, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Oldham, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI.
Apple Springs always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .684. They are 6-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Slocum's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-7. As for Apple Springs, their victory bumped their record up to 8-14.
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