The Denham Springs Yellowjackets will play host again on Friday to welcome the Brusly Panthers, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Denham Springs has not struggled against Walker recently, they managed to flip the script on Thursday. Denham Springs skirted past Walker 6-4. The victory was just what Denham Springs needed coming off of a 12-2 defeat in their prior match.
Allie Vicknair made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Vicknair was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makinley Harris, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Evon Dowlen was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Brusly gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They beat Zachary by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 15-0. Brusly's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last five games.
Ryleigh Carline looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma Fabre, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Laila Clark, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Denham Springs' victory bumped their record up to 12-14. As for Brusly, they pushed their record up to 20-5 with that win, which was their 12th straight at home.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Denham Springs hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like Brusly struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Denham Springs couldn't quite finish off Brusly in their previous meeting back in April of 2019 and fell 2-0. Will Denham Springs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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