The Henryville Hornets will take on the Shawe Memorial Hilltoppers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Henryville has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Henryville fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Eastern on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Musketeers by a score of 10-9.
Brody White made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Owens, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Shawe Memorial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 11-0 to South Decatur.
Shawe Memorial also got a good showing from Joseph Hart, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Henryville has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Shawe Memorial, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Henryville's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Hornets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Shawe Memorial, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Henryville continue to outrun the ball?
Henryville couldn't quite finish off Shawe Memorial when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 6-4. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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