For the second straight game, George County will face off against Hancock. The Rebels will head out to face off against the Hawks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. George County will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
George County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Hancock 2-1.
Addison Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Blakley Slay was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Addisyn Chavers, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one double.
George County's win bumped their record up to 25-6. As for Hancock, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-10-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. George County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Hancock struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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