Asheboro hasn't had much luck against North Davidson recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Blue Comets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Black Knights at 4:30 p.m. Asheboro has given up an average of 19.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Asheboro is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 16-0 to Central Davidson, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, North Davidson's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 7-3 to Oak Grove.
North Davidson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katelyn Sears, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was Sears' first of the season.
North Davidson's loss dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Asheboro, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Asheboro's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Blue Comets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for North Davidson, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Asheboro continue to outrun the ball?
Asheboro suffered a grim 20-0 defeat to North Davidson when the teams last played back in March. Will the Blue Comets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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