For the second straight game, Walnut Grove will face off against Reedy. The Wildcats will welcome the Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Walnut Grove is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Walnut Grove is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They skirted past Reedy 3-2. Winning may never get old, but the Wildcats sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Lyndsey Hooker made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.
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Hooker wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Vivian McKernan, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. McKernan has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Walnut Grove was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Reedy only posted a batting average of .200.
Reedy's defeat dropped their record down to 19-11. As for Walnut Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 24-7.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Walnut Grove hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .373. However, it's not like Reedy struggles in that department as they've averaged .381. 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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