North Callaway is 2-7 against Fulton since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The North Callaway Thunderbirds will take on the Fulton Hornets at 7:00 p.m. North Callaway is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
North Callaway is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Bowling Green on Thursday. They fell just short of the Bobcats by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Thunderbirds have suffered since September 28, 2023.
Megan Schmidt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, North Callaway saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Knoepflein, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Fulton entered their tilt with Mexico on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bulldogs , sneaking past 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hornets have posted since October 6, 2023.
Layla Underwood was incredible, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Rilee Swaim, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
North Callaway's defeat dropped their record down to 23-14. As for Fulton, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. North Callaway hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Fulton struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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