West Craven is 4-0 against SouthWest Edgecombe since May of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The West Craven Eagles are on the road again to play the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars at 7:00 p.m. West Craven knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully SouthWest Edgecombe likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, West Craven gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-3 margin over North Pitt.
Ronnetta Gurley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Gurley was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Angelina Smith and Greycin Wynne did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Wynne went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Smith is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alyssa McCoy, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
SouthWest Edgecombe lost 14-5 to Washington on Friday. SouthWest Edgecombe has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
MacKenzie Moore was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
West Craven's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-8. As for SouthWest Edgecombe, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. West Craven hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like SouthWest Edgecombe struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went West Craven's way against SouthWest Edgecombe in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as West Craven made off with a 13-6 victory. Does West Craven have another victory up their sleeve, or will SouthWest Edgecombe turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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