Hickman County is 0-3 against Houston County since March of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Fighting Irish at 5:00 p.m.
Hickman County is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 25th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They fell 5-1 to Harpeth.
Meanwhile, Houston County had just enough and edged out Northwest 9-8 on Wednesday. The Fighting Irish haven't had any issues with the Vikings recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Brilee Anderson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over 6.1 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Preslee Moore was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Peyton Brooks was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Houston County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northwest struck out eight times.
Hickman County's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Houston County, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Hickman County suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Houston County in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will the Bulldogs 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.
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