Softball Preview: First Flight Nighthawks vs. Currituck County Knights
First Flight is 1-9 against Currituck County since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The First Flight Nighthawks will head out on the road to square off against the Currituck County Knights at 6:00 p.m. First Flight is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
First Flight will head into Tuesday's match out to bounce back: they came back down to earth on Tuesday after soaring to a eight-run matchup in their last game. They fell just short of Currituck County by a score of 3-1.
For Currituck County's part, Addy Romanczyk made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Romanczyk has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Romanczyk was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Romanczyk wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kampbell Belangia, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
First Flight's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Currituck County, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. First Flight has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Currituck County struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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