Epping is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Raymond is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Blue Devils will host the Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Epping 2.3, Raymond 1.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Epping is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Portsmouth Christian Academy just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Blue Devils have suffered against the Eagles since April 14, 2023.
Meanwhile, Raymond faced Trinity in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Rams put the hurt on the Pioneers with a sharp 9-3 win. Considering the Rams have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Raymond's victory bumped their record up to 6-1-1. As for Epping, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 7-2.
Epping suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Raymond when the teams last played back in April. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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