For the second straight game, Hancock will face off against George County. The Hawks will welcome the Rebels at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Hancock heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They fell just short of George County by a score of 2-1. The Hawks have struggled against the Rebels recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
For George County's part, 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. Davis has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, 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.
The win was the eighth in a row for George County, bringing their record up to 25-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.9 runs over those games. As for Hancock, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-10-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hancock hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .399. However, it's not like George County struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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