The Walkertown Wolfpack will head out on the road to challenge the McMichael Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Walkertown is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.7 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Walkertown gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 19-3 margin over Oak Ridge Military Academy. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Walkertown considering their one-run performance the game before.
The team relied heavily on Caden Joyce, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kenan Josey, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, McMichael unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Monday. They suffered a rough 7-0 defeat at the hands of Rockingham County. McMichael has struggled against Rockingham County recently, as their match on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Walkertown's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for McMichael, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Walkertown might still be hurting after the 16-6 defeat they got from McMichael in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Walkertown avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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