Flat Rock and Carlson are an even 3-3 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The Flat Rock Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Carlson Marauders at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The pair are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Last Wednesday, Flat Rock got the win against Grosse Ile by a conclusive 12-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Flat Rock.
Emma Neace made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Neace was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Flat Rock got a massive performance out of Addi Kopp, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Kopp is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Avery Mack was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Carlson put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Lincoln Park an 18-0 shutout. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Carlson as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Carlson let Aryanna Sandusky and Isabelle Salas loose on the outfield. Sandusky went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and a double, while Salas went 1-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Auler, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Flat Rock's win bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Carlson, their victory bumped their record up to 14-8.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Flat Rock hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Carlson struggles in that department as they've averaged .397. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Flat Rock took their win against Carlson when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-2. Will Flat Rock repeat their success, or does Carlson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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