Smithfield-Selma is on a 12-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Southern Wayne a five-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The Smithfield-Selma Spartans will be playing at home against the Southern Wayne Saints at 7:00 p.m. Smithfield-Selma has given up an average of 14.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Smithfield-Selma is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Southeast Raleigh on Saturday.
Andrew Hartman put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He also hit a triple, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Cayden Gregory made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Aaron Rodriguez was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Southern Wayne's offense. They lost 8-0 to South Johnston on Friday.
Southern Wayne saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden McKee, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Smithfield-Selma's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Southern Wayne, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Smithfield-Selma suffered a grim 17-1 defeat to Southern Wayne when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Smithfield-Selma 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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