Preview: Purnell Swett Rams vs. Richmond Raiders
The Purnell Swett Rams will head out on the road to take on the Richmond Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Purnell Swett entered their tilt with Seventy-First with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 19-2 win on Tuesday. Purnell Swett's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Joseden Oxendine was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Oxendine was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Jaythan Locklear looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Purnell Swett let Camden Hunt and Jacey Jacobs loose on the outfield. Hunt scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Jacobs scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Waydan McMillan, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Richmond made easy work of Hoke County on Tuesday and carried off an 11-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Richmond.
Purnell Swett's record is now 4-2. As for Richmond, their record now sits at 5-2.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
