Recap: Smyrna Bulldogs vs. LaVergne Wolverines
On Tuesday, while Smyrna put up plenty of runs, the same can't be said for LaVergne. The Smyrna Bulldogs put the hurt on the LaVergne Wolverines with a sharp 16-0 win. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for Smyrna this season.
Adaeze Nwogbo and Riley Gray made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Nwogbo tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Gray pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Nwogbo scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Gray scored a run while going 2-for-2. Nwogbo is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Sara Quintal and Kylee Travis did most of the damage at the plate: Quintal scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Travis went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Barnes, who went 1-for-1 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
The victory made it two in a row for Smyrna and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for LaVergne, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smyrna will challenge Ezell-Harding Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Smyrna's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Ezell-Harding Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for LaVergne, they will head out on the road to face off against Wilson Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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