Giles hasn't had much luck against Floyd County recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Spartans will take on the Buffaloes at 5:00 p.m. Giles is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Giles fell victim to George Wythe and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maroons. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Spartans' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Floyd County got the win against Carroll County on Friday by a conclusive 9-3. The Buffaloes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Emma Biesterveld spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kyra Vaughn, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Lilly Mier-Gillispie also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Floyd County's victory bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Giles, their loss dropped their record down to 10-8.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Giles hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Floyd County struggles in that department as they've averaged .375. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Giles came up short against Floyd County in their previous matchup back in April, falling 11-6. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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