West Hall is on a six-game streak of home losses, East Hall a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change on Thursday. The West Hall Spartans will host the East Hall Vikings at 5:30 p.m.
West Hall came up short against Monroe Area on Tuesday, falling 9-1. That's two games in a row now that the Spartans have lost by exactly eight runs.
Meanwhile, East Hall had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past Oconee County 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Vikings have posted since August 22nd.
Amari Burce was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kaylana Curry was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. Savannah Smith was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
East Hall lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 home runs per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 0.6.
West Hall's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for East Hall, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12.
West Hall was able to grind out a solid victory over East Hall in their previous meeting back in August, winning 9-4. Does West Hall have another victory up their sleeve, or will East Hall turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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