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| 04/19/24 - Away | 4-5 L |
| 03/14/24 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/27/23 - Away | 9-10 L |
| 04/25/23 - Home | 4-7 L |
| 05/03/22 - Home | 5-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Fuquay - Varina and Cleveland are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2015, but likely not for long. The Fuquay - Varina Bengals will face off against the Cleveland Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fuquay - Varina will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Fuquay - Varina and Corinth Holders, and Fuquay - Varina kept the tradition alive. Fuquay - Varina walked away with a 6-2 win over Corinth Holders on Tuesday. That's two games straight that the Bengals have won by exactly four runs.
Paige Alexander spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Julie Selig, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Ayala Durant, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Cleveland didn't have quite enough to beat South Johnston on Wednesday and fell 6-5. The Rams haven't had much luck with the Trojans recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Karsyn Hudacky put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Hudacky wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kendall Gaunt, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Cleveland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive contests.
Fuquay - Varina's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Cleveland, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fuquay - Varina has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Cleveland struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
