R.J. Reynolds is 0-3 against South Davidson since March of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Demons will host the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. R.J. Reynolds has given up an average of 18.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Having struggled with 11 defeats in a row, R.J. Reynolds turned things around against North Forsyth on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Vikings 22-21. Considering the Demons' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Aalayah Kimbrough was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Ja'Miyah Sides-Conrad, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.
R.J. Reynolds kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last four games, South Davidson finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They lost 16-2 to East Davidson. The Wildcats have struggled against the Golden Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
South Davidson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Genesis Argote, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Argote has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
R.J. Reynolds' win bumped their record up to 2-17. As for South Davidson, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. R.J. Reynolds has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .521. However, it's not like South Davidson struggles in that department as they've averaged .568. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
R.J. Reynolds might still be hurting after the 16-0 defeat they got from South Davidson when the teams last played on Monday. Will the Demons 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.
