Murray County hasn't had much luck against Rockmart recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Indians will head out on the road to square off against the Yellowjackets at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Murray County took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They skirted past Union County 3-1.
Emerie Bohannon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lanie Spence was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August.
Rockmart came out on top against Ringgold on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fourth inning. The Yellowjackets blew past the Tigers 13-5. The win continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won six in a row.
Murray County's record now sits at 7-14. As for Rockmart, their record is now 18-5.
Murray County couldn't quite get it done against Rockmart when the teams last played back in September as they fell 7-2. Can the Indians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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