Timberland is a perfect 3-0 against Academic Magnet since April of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Wolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Raptors at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Timberland had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Lowcountry Leadership on Tuesday. The Wolves put the hurt on the NaviGators with a sharp 13-3 win. The Wolves' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lainey Nichols
| 04/01/25 vs Lowcountry Leadership | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Andrews | 1 |
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| 03/14/25 vs Goose Creek | 2 |
Lainey Nichols looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Timberland let Emilee Waters and Rylan Wadford run wild. Waters scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2, while Wadford scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Waters also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Waters, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run.
Timberland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .476. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .417 or higher in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Academic Magnet ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top against Philip Simmons by a score of 17-14.
Brianna Robinson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Robinson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 5-for-6 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Isabella Costa was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Riley Henderson was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-6.
Timberland's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Academic Magnet, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Academic Magnet's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Timberland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .456. It's a different story for Academic Magnet, though, as they've only averaged .211. Will they be able to contain Timberland's hitters?
Timberland took their victory against Academic Magnet in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 17-8 score. Do the Wolves have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Raptors turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
