The Southern Wayne Saints will be playing at home against the Fike Demons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The pair are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Southern Wayne had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Goldsboro on Monday as Southern Wayne made off with a 12-2 win. Southern Wayne's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Reagan Stribble made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). Stribble has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Stribble was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gracie Hinson was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Makayla Smith, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Fike can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent game on Monday. They never let Greene Central onto the board and left with a 14-0 victory. With that win, Fike brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
Like Southern Wayne, Fike also got a great game from a two-way player: Katie Sharp. She didn't allow a single hit, only two earned runs while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Sharp was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Addison Barnes was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Selah Escamilla was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Southern Wayne made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-8. As for Fike, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Southern Wayne has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Fike struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Southern Wayne took their win against Fike in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 15-7. Will Southern Wayne repeat their success, or does Fike have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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