Bay Springs is 0-10 against Stringer since February of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Bulldogs will head out on the road to square off against the Red Devils at 6:30 p.m.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Thursday. Bay Springs fell just short of Clarkdale by a score of 2-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which Bay Springs was not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Stringer came tearing into Thursday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Tartars. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Jaycee Holifield, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most triples she has posted since back in May of 2024. Jaicee Brady also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Stringer always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Stringer's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-3-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.8 runs over those games. As for Bay Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Bay Springs suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Stringer in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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