Softball Preview: Rockdale County Bulldogs vs. Meadowcreek Mustangs
Rockdale County is 4-0 against Meadowcreek since September of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Rockdale County Bulldogs will take on the Meadowcreek Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. Rockdale County is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.
Rockdale County came up short against Newton on Tuesday, falling 16-4.
Gabby Lloyd made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Rockdale County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Meadowcreek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 18-10 to Discovery.
Meadowcreek saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adilene Hidlago, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, Hidlago also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in September of 2023.
Rockdale County's record is now 7-16. As for Meadowcreek, their record is now 1-12.
Rockdale County's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's match. Rockdale County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Meadowcreek, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Rockdale County continue to outrun the ball?
Rockdale County took their victory against Meadowcreek in their previous meeting back in August by a conclusive 16-6. Will Rockdale County repeat their success, or does Meadowcreek have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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