The Walkertown Wolfpack are on the road again on Monday to play the Forsyth Country Day Furies at 4:30 p.m. Walkertown is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Walkertown came up short against McMichael and fell 8-5. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Walkertown in their matchups with McMichael: they've now lost four in a row.
Devin Blodgett made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Forsyth Country Day can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over Leadership Academy. Forsyth Country Day's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Landon Johnson looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jake Michalek was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Preston Fox, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Walkertown's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Forsyth Country Day, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-8.
Walkertown's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. Walkertown has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Forsyth Country Day, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Walkertown continue to outrun the ball?
Walkertown was able to grind out a solid win over Forsyth Country Day when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 11-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Walkertown since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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