Vinemont is 0-5 against Danville since March of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will square off against the Hawks at 4:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Things were looking good for Vinemont after they put the first run on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Hanceville, falling 15-3. The contest marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Danville challenged East Lawrence on Thursday. The Hawks took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles.
Abby Duke was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Danville saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashlyn Hart, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Jada Weaver also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Danville's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Vinemont, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Vinemont suffered a grim 18-2 defeat to Danville in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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