Softball Game Preview: Richmond Hill Wildcats vs. Long County Blue Tide

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Previous 3 Games

08/12/24 - Away	8-0 W
08/23/23 - Away	9-5 W
08/14/23 - Home	4-3 W

Richmond Hill is a perfect 3-0 against Long County since August of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Blue Tide at 5:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Richmond Hill 2.6, Long County 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.

Richmond Hill is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Camden County just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of Camden County by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Richmond Hill has suffered against Camden County since September 7, 2022.

Maggie Reynolds was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those RBI were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Ragins, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.

Meanwhile, Long County entered their tilt with Tattnall County on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over the Warriors. Considering the Blue Tide have won 15 contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Long County's victory bumped their record up to 22-4. As for Richmond Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.

Richmond Hill took their win against Long County in their previous matchup back in August of 2024 by a conclusive 8-0 score. Do the Wildcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Tide turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.