South Point is 2-8 against North Gaston since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Red Raiders will host the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. South Point is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, it was close, but South Point sidestepped East Gaston for an 8-7 victory.
Stella Absher spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, South Point's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Emma Lineberger, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for North Gaston's offense. They lost 15-0 to East Gaston on Monday.
South Point has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for North Gaston, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. South Point hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .380. However, it's not like North Gaston struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
South Point took their win against North Gaston when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 14-6 score. Do the Red Raiders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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