Page is 0-8 against Northern Guilford since March of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Pirates will be playing at home against the Nighthawks at 6:00 p.m. Page has given up an average of 18.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Having struggled with six losses in a row, Page turned things around against Western Guilford on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 24-11 margin over the Hornets. The high-scoring effort was just what the Pirates needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Meanwhile, Northern Guilford entered their tilt with Northwest Guilford on Wednesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Vikings.
Dakotah Wilkins made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Morgan Headen, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Northern Guilford's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Page, the victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-9.
Page suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Northern Guilford when the teams last played back in March. Will the Pirates 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.
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