For the second straight game, SouthWest Edgecombe will face off against West Craven. The Cougars will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. SouthWest Edgecombe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
West Craven will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: SouthWest Edgecombe extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Cougars blew past the Eagles 13-1. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won nine contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Mackenzie Rogers
| 04/29/25 @ West Craven | 11 |
| 04/17/25 @ Washington | 12 |
| 04/15/25 vs Washington | 13 |
| 04/10/25 vs Ayden - Grifton | 14 |
| 04/09/25 vs Manteo | 6 |
| + 5 more games |
Mackenzie Rogers made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Mackenzie Moore was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Victoria Pierce was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run.
SouthWest Edgecombe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Craven only posted an OBP of .273.
SouthWest Edgecombe's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for West Craven, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-11 record.
West Craven's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: SouthWest Edgecombe hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. It's a different story for West Craven, though, as they've only averaged .213. Will they be able to contain SouthWest Edgecombe's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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