The Culleoka Warriors will take on the Moore County Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Culleoka took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Battle Creek, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Culleoka narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Battle Creek 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Warriors have posted since April 8, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Ashton Rubert, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kasen Hoffman, who scored four runs and stole a base.
Meanwhile, Moore County entered their tilt with Huntland on Tuesday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Hornets 13-3. Considering the Raiders have won three games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Moore County got a massive performance out of Peyton Martin, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Martin a new career-high. Cole Taylor was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Culleoka's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Moore County, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Culleoka came up short against Moore County in their previous meeting on Wednesday, falling 6-2. Will Culleoka 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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