Southern Nash hasn't had much luck against Hunt recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Firebirds will look to defend their home field against the Warriors at 6:30 p.m.
Southern Nash fell victim to Corinth Holders and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Pirates by a score of 1-0. The Firebirds have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Hunt ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past Fike 3-2.
Hunt's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Will Doll, who went 1-for-3 with one double. Zach Taylor also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Hunt's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Southern Nash, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Southern Nash has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hunt struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Southern Nash suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Hunt when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Firebirds avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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