For the second straight game, Abernathy will face off against Ralls. The Antelopes will be playing at home against the Jackrabbits at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Abernathy has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Abernathy beat Ralls 26-21. The Antelopes haven't had any issues with the Jackrabbits recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
The team relied heavily on Bryer Cook, who scored five runs and stole two bases while going 5-for-6. What's more, she posted four RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Scotlann Bickel, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5.
Abernathy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .436. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Ralls' defeat dropped their record down to 10-13-1. As for Abernathy, their victory bumped their record up to 14-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Abernathy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ralls struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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