Ragsdale is 0-9 against Southeast Guilford since March of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Falcons at 6:00 p.m. Ragsdale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
Ragsdale will bounce into Friday's game after beating Page, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Tigers put the hurt on the Pirates with a sharp 14-3 win on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Gracie Jet Cuthrell
| 04/01/25 @ Page | 12 |
| 03/28/25 vs Northern Guilford | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Western Guilford | 5 |
| 03/21/25 @ Southwest Guilford | 6 |
| 03/18/25 vs Northwest Guilford | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Gracie Jet Cuthrell made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Morgan Osborne was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Sara Lopez-Cornado, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three contests, Southeast Guilford finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. They came up short against Northern Guilford, falling 14-2. The game marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Jessica Wilson was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two doubles. That home run was her first of the season.
Ragsdale's victory bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Southeast Guilford, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ragsdale has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southeast Guilford struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Ragsdale might still be hurting after the 17-1 defeat they got from Southeast Guilford when the teams last played back in March. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
