The Scott Skyhawks are on the road again on Friday to play the Logan Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. Scott is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Scott came up short against Chapmanville Regional and fell 4-1.
Scott saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Capps, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Logan is ranked highly in their home state, and on Monday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Johnson Central. Everything went Logan's way against Johnson Central as Logan made off with a 15-1 victory. The win was nothing new for Logan as they're now sitting on five straight.
Myleigh Adkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Adkins has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Adkins was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Harlee Quick was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last five games she's played.
Scott's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Logan, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Scott hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Logan struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Scott came out on top in a nail-biter against Logan in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, sneaking past 5-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Scott since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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