The Newton County Academy Generals will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Laurel Christian Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Newton County Academy is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They fell just short of Laurel Christian by a score of 3-1 back in August.
For Laurel Christian's part, Gracie Blackwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Blackwell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Laurel Christian's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Leyla Rigby, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Newton County Academy couldn't quite finish off Laurel Christian in their previous matchup back in August and fell 3-1. Will Newton County Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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