The RHAM Raptors will square off against the Lewis Mills Spartans at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. RHAM has given up an average of 13.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
RHAM is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Enfield just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They came up short against the Eagles, falling 13-2.
Meanwhile, Lewis Mills waltzed into their game on Friday with five straight wins... but they left with six. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Warriors a 4-0 shutout. Those four runs were actually the fewest the Spartans have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
The result came thanks to Eliza Criss's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lewis Mills saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Megyn Larose, who went 1-for-2 with one run. Another was Keira Vigue, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Lewis Mills' win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for RHAM, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. RHAM hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .421. However, it's not like Lewis Mills struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
RHAM suffered a grim 14-5 defeat to Lewis Mills in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Raptors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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