The Graham Local Falcons will venture away from home to face off against the London Red Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Graham Local has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Graham Local managed to slip by Shawnee the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Falcons lost 13-1 to the Braves on Wednesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, London got the win against Bellefontaine on Wednesday by a conclusive 9-3. The result was nothing new for the Red Raiders, who have now won 13 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Sophie Alt made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Gwyn Wieber was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Lylli Ball, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
London was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bellefontaine only posted a batting average of .222.
London's record now sits at 16-6. As for Graham Local, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-12.
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