Rome is 0-7 against Villa Rica since August of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Wolves will welcome the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Rome has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rome came up short against South Paulding on Monday, falling 16-1.
Rome saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madyson Thacker, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
Villa Rica never got on the board in their matchup on Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Chapel Hill on Monday. They blew past the Panthers 13-5. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Peyton Harrison and Helaina Magistro made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Harrison pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Magistro didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances. At bat, Harrison went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run, while Magistro earned one run and two stolen bases. Those two hits gave Harrison a new career-high.
In other batting news, Villa Rica got a massive performance out of Sophia Plagemann, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Plagemann has posted since September 4th. Another player making a difference was Ryann Ackles, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Villa Rica's victory bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Rome, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rome has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Villa Rica struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Rome suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Villa Rica in their previous matchup on September 4th. Will the Wolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
