Rocky Grove is 0-5 against West Middlesex since May of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Orioles will welcome the Big Reds at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Rocky Grove was able to grind out a solid victory over Franklin, taking the game 8-3.
Meanwhile, West Middlesex came into Thursday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Reynolds a 12-0 shutout on Thursday. The Big Reds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Harper Nickel and Kaylee Long were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Nickel tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Long pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Nickel went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Long went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI. That triple was Nickel's first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Allison Blanton, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Malia Robich was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
West Middlesex's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Rocky Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
Rocky Grove couldn't quite get it done against West Middlesex in their previous matchup back in May of 2018 as they fell 6-2. Will the Orioles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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