The Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets are taking a road trip to take on the Wake Prep Academy Guardians at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Roanoke Rapids' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Wake Prep Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Roanoke Rapids proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 14) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out Bunn 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Yellowjackets have posted since April 17, 2025.
Meanwhile, Wake Prep Academy waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 17-10 margin over the Warriors. The Guardians' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lexi Chambers made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Wake Prep Academy got a massive performance out of Kyndall Miller, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases Miller has posted since back in April of 2025. Gabriella Paulino was another key player, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.
Wake Prep Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in four consecutive matchups.
The win got Roanoke Rapids back to even at 5-5. As for Wake Prep Academy, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
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