After three games on the road, Dallas County is heading back home. They will take on the Prattville Christian Academy Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Dallas County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Wilcox Central a 22-0 shutout. With that victory, Dallas County brought their scoring average up to 6.9 runs per game.
LiDonna Woods was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Woods was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tiara Brown was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Deashia Coleman, who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Prattville Christian Academy came tearing into Friday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 17-0 margin over the Jaguars. Prattville Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five games by ten runs or more this season.
Holley Beth Rollan looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Laura Nesmith relieved her and did a solid job, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Chloe Hollon was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. She 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. Peyton Thrash was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Dallas County's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Prattville Christian Academy, their victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dallas County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 10.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Prattville Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Dallas County might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Prattville Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Dallas County 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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