Smithfield-Selma is 1-9 against East Wake since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Spartans are taking a road trip to challenge the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. Smithfield-Selma has given up an average of 24.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Smithfield-Selma is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 31st straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 26-2 to C.B. Aycock.
Meanwhile, East Wake got the win against Fike on Tuesday by a conclusive 17-4. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Madison Keith made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Keith was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alissa Flood, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and two triples. What's more, she posted five RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Jaimee Fowler, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and two RBI.
East Wake kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Smithfield-Selma's loss dropped their record down to 0-19. As for East Wake, their record is now 12-7.
Smithfield-Selma might still be hurting after the 29-0 defeat they got from East Wake in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Spartans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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