Seventy-First is 0-8 against Red Springs since March of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Falcons will welcome the Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. Seventy-First is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Seventy-First is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on E.E. Smith with a sharp 22-8 victory on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Charles Gunnings Jr, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Keating, who earned three runs and three stolen bases.
Seventy-First always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .632. They are 7-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
West Bladen hit Red Springs with a four-run third inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Devils came up short against the Knights, falling 10-3. The Red Devils haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
Taquan TJ Ellerbe made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. Red Springs is 2-1 when Ellerbe posts three or more hits, but 4-9 otherwise.
Red Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Seventy-First, their win bumped their record up to 8-9.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Seventy-First has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Red Springs struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
