Southeast Raleigh hasn't had much luck against Willow Spring recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Storm at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Southeast Raleigh is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game on Friday. They lost 15-0 to Clayton.
Cleveland hit Willow Spring with a four-run third inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Storm came up short against the Rams, falling 10-1.
Savannah Callis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Willow Spring saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carly Simon, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Simon has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Southeast Raleigh's loss dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Willow Spring, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
Southeast Raleigh might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Willow Spring in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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