The Horse Creek Academy Stallions will head out on the road to face off against the Wagener-Salley War Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Horse Creek Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.8 runs per game this season.
Horse Creek Academy lost a close one when they played last Monday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They suffered a rough 15-6 loss at the hands of Williston-Elko. Horse Creek Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
KJ Simpkins and Kayden Hutto stepped up to the plate in a big way. Simpkins scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Hutto scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Hutto has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 20 runs the game before, Wagener-Salley was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Barnwell. Wagener-Salley has not had much luck with Barnwell recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Samya Daniels was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Horse Creek Academy's record is now 3-3. As for Wagener-Salley, their record is now 7-6.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Horse Creek Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Wagener-Salley struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.7. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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