Reidsville had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-10 to make it 12. They lost 11-1 to the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2019.
As for Roanoke Rapids, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games.
For Roanoke Rapids' part, Chase Williams got the start for Roanoke Rapids and what a start it was: he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Ben Snead was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. RJ Williams was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Reidsville will head out to face off against North Forsyth at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.64 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Roanoke Rapids, they will head out on the road to take on American Leadership Academy-Johnston at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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