Amanda Elzy is 0-10 against Yazoo County since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. Amanda Elzy will welcome Yazoo County at 4:00 p.m. Amanda Elzy has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Amanda Elzy lost 11-1 to O'Bannon on Friday.
Yazoo County played against Edwards on Tuesday and won via forfeit.
For Yazoo County's part, Broc Willingham made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Willingham also tossed a walk, which is notable because Yazoo County is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 7-8 otherwise. Willingham was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and one run. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Yazoo County got a massive performance out of Clark Riley, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Riley has become a key player for the Panthers: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 4-8 otherwise. Josh Snow was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Yazoo County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .630. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory was the third in a row for Yazoo County, bringing their record up to 10-8. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Amanda Elzy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Amanda Elzy might still be hurting after the 13-1 defeat they got from Yazoo County in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will Amanda Elzy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
