Hickory Flat is 6-1 against Wheeler since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Rebels will face off against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Hickory Flat is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Hickory Flat can't be too worried about heading out to take on Wheeler: they just beat Potts Camp at home, who had been dominant on their own field up to that point. The Rebels sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Cardinals on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rebels as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Liam Thrasher
| 03/06/26 vs Byers | 4 |
| 04/10/26 @ Potts Camp | 3 |
| 03/28/26 @ Jumpertown | 3 |
| 03/24/26 vs Ashland | 3 |
| 04/02/26 vs Alcorn Central | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Liam Thrasher was excellent, earning one run and three stolen bases. Hickory Flat is 5-1 when Thrasher posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-13 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Wheeler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-2 to Pine Grove.
Caleb Brown was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
Hickory Flat's victory bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Wheeler, their loss dropped their record down to 11-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hickory Flat has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hickory Flat suffered a grim 20-4 defeat to Wheeler in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Rebels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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