Softball Game Preview: Western Guilford Hornets vs. Ragsdale Tigers

Western Guilford is 1-7 against Ragsdale since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Hornets will look to defend their home field against the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Western Guilford fell victim to Southeast Guilford and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 18-0 to the Falcons. The Hornets' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

Southwest Guilford hit Ragsdale with a eight-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers came up short against the Cowboys, falling 14-1. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Ragsdale's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Western Guilford, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-16.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Western Guilford has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ragsdale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Western Guilford might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Ragsdale in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.