The Palmetto Scholars Academy Phoenix will challenge the Timberland Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Palmetto Scholars Academy has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight losses, while Timberland will come in with six straight wins.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Palmetto Scholars Academy's offense. They lost 15-0 to Branchville on Thursday. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Phoenix were not able to get on the board.
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Lexi Lubbehusen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one triple. Lubbehusen is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Timberland). Everything went their way against Philip Simmons on Thursday as they made off with a 20-4 victory. Considering the Wolves have won five matches by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Timberland got a massive performance out of Kaylee Waters, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Leah Gaskins was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Timberland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .800. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in nine consecutive games.
Timberland pushed their record up to 6-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Palmetto Scholars Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Palmetto Scholars Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .579. However, it's not like Timberland struggles in that department as they've averaged .584. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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