Smithfield-Selma is 0-10 against West Johnston since March of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. Smithfield-Selma has given up an average of 23.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Smithfield-Selma is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 28th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They lost 27-0 to South Johnston.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but West Johnston ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out East Wake 3-2. Winning may never get old, but the Wildcats sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
West Johnston's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-7. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Smithfield-Selma, their loss dropped their record down to 0-16.
Smithfield-Selma might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from West Johnston when the teams last played back in March. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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