LaVergne hasn't had much luck against Smyrna recently, but that could start to change on Monday. LaVergne will be playing in front of their home fans against Smyrna at 6:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Monday.
LaVergne headed into their last game having not scored more than two runs for four straight, but Antioch let them put that streak behind them. LaVergne never let Antioch get on the board and left with a 12-0 victory on Friday. The Wolverines haven't had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Smyrna put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Lebanon with a sharp 9-1 victory. The match marked the Bulldogs' most dominant win of the season so far.
Adaeze Nwogbo was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sara Quintal, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Shayla Skalnik, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Smyrna pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for LaVergne, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
LaVergne might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Smyrna when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will LaVergne have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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