West Carroll hasn't had much luck against Madison recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The War Eagles will welcome the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. West Carroll has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West Carroll is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 17-15 heartbreaker at the hands of McEwen. Even though they lost, the War Eagles' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.2 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Harlan Hames led a balanced group of hitters, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Mason Taylor was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Madison's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They and Trinity Christian Academy finished up their matchup with a 6-6 tie.
Madison's tie makes their record 11-6-1 this season. As for West Carroll, their loss dropped their record down to 3-14.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. West Carroll has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Madison struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
West Carroll suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Madison when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the War Eagles 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.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
