The Crockett County Cavaliers will head out to challenge the Munford Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Crockett County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Crockett County is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Dyer County just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Choctaws by a score of 9-8. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 26, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Piper White was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Wesley Thornton, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Munford waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 9-6.
The team relied heavily on Gabby Asbill, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Ellie Kate Billings was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Munford's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-8-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Crockett County, their loss dropped their record down to 24-8.
Crockett County came out on top in a nail-biter against Munford in their previous meeting back in March, sneaking past 7-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cavaliers since the team 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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