A.L. Brown hasn't had much luck against Hickory Ridge recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field one another at 6:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
A.L. Brown will bounce into Tuesday's match after beating Cox Mill, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. A.L. Brown was the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over Cox Mill last Friday. Fans of the Wonders have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
A.L. Brown got a massive performance out of Kennedy Yow, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Marynda Blackwelder was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-3.
A.L. Brown hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Hickory Ridge won against South Iredell last Tuesday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again last Thursday. Hickory Ridge walked away with a 7-4 win over South Iredell.
Embler Kristyn made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Morgan, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Hailey Faulkenberry also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Hickory Ridge's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for A.L. Brown, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
A.L. Brown's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. A.L. Brown has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hickory Ridge, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will A.L. Brown continue to outrun the ball?
A.L. Brown might still be hurting after the 19-4 loss they got from Hickory Ridge in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will A.L. Brown 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.
