For the second straight game, Shelby will face off against Marion Harding. The Whippets are taking a road trip to face off against the Presidents at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Shelby will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Shelby is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Marion Harding 17-3 on Tuesday. With that victory, the Whippets brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Alyssa Booker
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Alyssa Booker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Booker was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Braylee Sturts was a standout: she scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kendall Bowman, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Shelby kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive games.
Having lost for the first time this season, Marion Harding fell to 2-1. As for Shelby, their record is now 5-3.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Shelby hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Marion Harding struggles in that department as they've averaged .414. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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