For the second straight game, Rocky Mount will face off against Northern Nash. The Gryphons will be playing at home against the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rocky Mount has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 18.
Rocky Mount came into this matchup off a tough ten-run defeat on Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Northern Nash by a score of 8-6 on Tuesday.
For Northern Nash's part, the team relied heavily on Landon Keefe, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Keefe has posted since back in May of 2024. Ben Edgerton was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Northern Nash has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Rocky Mount, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rocky Mount has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Northern Nash struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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