After three games on the road, Southeast Guilford is heading back home. They will take on the Ledford Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Southeast Guilford put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They never let Western Guilford onto the board and left with a 15-0 win.
Julia Whiteside made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Whiteside was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Southeast Guilford got a massive performance out of Kathryn Jenkins-cowart, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Jessica Wilson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Ledford put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They had just enough and edged Central Davidson out 4-3. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Ledford has scored all season.
Leah Leonard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Grace Henry, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Ava Francis, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
The win got Southeast Guilford back to even at 3-3. As for Ledford, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Southeast Guilford has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Ledford struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Southeast Guilford might still be hurting after the 18-3 loss they got from Ledford in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Southeast Guilford avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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