The Carter Green Hornets will head out on the road to take on the Union County Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Carter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
After only one run in their last game, Carter made sure to put some runs up on the board against Jefferson County on Monday. Carter was the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Jefferson County. The victory was some much needed relief for Carter as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Kayla Rucker, who went 4-for-4 with five RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Ivey Jones, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Union County entered their tilt with Grainger with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They had just enough and edged the Grizzlies out 2-1.
Morgan Dyer was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The win got Carter back to even at 7-7. As for Union County, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Carter hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .372. However, it's not like Union County struggles in that department as they've averaged .384. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Carter was able to grind out a solid victory over Union County in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, winning 6-1. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Union County's Emma Sexton, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. Now that she won't be playing on Wednesday, will it be that much easier for Carter to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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