Baseball Game Preview: Halifax Academy Vikings vs. Rocky Mount Academy Eagles

Halifax Academy is 0-10 against Rocky Mount Academy since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. Halifax Academy will host Rocky Mount Academy at 6:00 p.m. Halifax Academy has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Monday just wasn't the day for Halifax Academy's offense. They lost 13-0 to Southampton Academy on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Vikings' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Meanwhile, Rocky Mount Academy also failed to score in their most recent game. They fell just short of Faith Christian by a score of 2-0 on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Rocky Mount Academy's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-4. As for Halifax Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Halifax Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. Halifax Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Rocky Mount Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Halifax Academy continue to outrun the ball?

Halifax Academy might still be hurting after the 18-1 defeat they got from Rocky Mount Academy in their previous meeting back in March. Will Halifax Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.