The Swansboro Pirates will venture away from home to face off against the Ashley Screaming Eagle at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Swansboro has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Swansboro managed to slip by Dixon the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Pirates lost 11-1 to the Bulldogs on Tuesday. The Pirates just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Swansboro saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayne Hayden, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one double. That stolen base was Hayden's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Ashley can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 17-0 margin over Wilmington Christian Academy. The Screaming Eagle's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Saylor Cross made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cross was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025.
Ashley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .696. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Swansboro's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Ashley, their record is now 2-7.
Swansboro was able to grind out a solid victory over Ashley in their previous meeting back in March of 2025, winning 12-8. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pirates since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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