The Brevard Blue Devils are taking a road trip to take on the R-S Central Hilltoppers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Brevard is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Brevard came out on top against Polk County last Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fourth inning. The Blue Devils walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Wolverines.
Emma Bailey
| 04/11/25 @ Polk County | 6 |
| 04/09/25 @ Pisgah | 6 |
| 04/08/25 vs Polk County | 14 |
| 04/01/25 vs Hendersonville | 6 |
| 03/28/25 @ Patton | 7 |
| + 2 more games |
Emma Bailey was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Rogers, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Wilson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Brevard was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Polk County only posted a batting average of .214.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for R-S Central's offense. They came up short against McDowell on Thursday, falling 7-0. Considering the last time the Hilltoppers couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
R-S Central's loss dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Brevard, their record is now an identical 13-5.
Brevard was able to grind out a solid win over R-S Central when the teams last played back in March of 2024, winning 6-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Blue Devils since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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