The Reynolds Raiders will square off against the West Middlesex Big Reds at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Reynolds is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Reynolds fell victim to Cochranton and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Cardinals, falling 10-0.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask West Middlesex). They never let Farrell get on the board and left with a 19-0 win on Wednesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Big Reds with their most commanding win of the season.
Harper Nickel and Malia Robich made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Nickel pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Robich pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nickel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Nickel went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Robich scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kaylee Long was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Julia Thornton, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
West Middlesex always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .656. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Reynolds' loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for West Middlesex, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Reynolds suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to West Middlesex when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Raiders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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