The Hooks Hornets will face off against the Winnsboro Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Hooks: 3, Winnsboro: 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Hooks gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Joaquin 7-1. Winning may never get old, but Hooks sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Kinsley Birdwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Zoey Greenwood was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Hadlee Grant, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Winnsboro came up short against Quitman on Friday and fell 14-9. Winnsboro has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lilly Rulison stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alexis Carr, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Hooks has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 19 games, which provided a nice bump to their 23-5-1 record this season. As for Winnsboro, their loss dropped their record down to 18-8-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hooks hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .347. However, it's not like Winnsboro struggles in that department as they've averaged .339. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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