Drew Central hasn't had much luck against Smackover recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Pirates will be playing at home against the Buckaroos at 4:30 p.m. Drew Central has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Drew Central is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 11-2 to Rison.
Meanwhile, Smackover came tearing into Tuesday's contest with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Owls with a sharp 8-2 victory. Considering the Buckaroos have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ava Walker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI.
In other batting news, Emily Camacho was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Camacho is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Taylor Darden was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base.
Smackover's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Drew Central, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Drew Central skirted past Smackover 5-3 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Pirates repeat their success, or do the Buckaroos have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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