For the second straight game, Roanoke Rapids will face off against Nash Central. The Yellowjackets are taking a road trip to challenge the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Roanoke Rapids is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
While Roanoke Rapids' win against Nash Central wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Yellowjackets had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 5-3. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last eight times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
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Roanoke Rapids gave Dylan Dixon the start and clearly made the right call: he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. The Yellowjackets are undefeated when Dixon allows three or fewer earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on RJ Williams, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryce Manning, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
With the loss, Nash Central broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-4. As for Roanoke Rapids, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Roanoke Rapids has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Nash Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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