The Rocky Mount Academy Eagles will head out to challenge the Halifax Academy Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Things were looking good for Rocky Mount Academy after they put the first points on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (9-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Berkeley Miller put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the first time she hasn't allowed a single hit since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landry Miller, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Halifax Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Southampton Academy on Monday and fell 3-2.
Payton Odom spent all 11 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Rocky Mount Academy's record is now 5-5. As for Halifax Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8-1 record this season.
Halifax Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Thursday. Rocky Mount Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Halifax Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 3.1 strikeouts. Will Rocky Mount Academy keep running through batters, or will the Vikings buck the trend?
Rocky Mount Academy beat Halifax Academy 4-0 in their previous meeting back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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