Sonoraville is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Rockmart is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Sonoraville Phoenix will host the Rockmart Yellowjackets at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, everything went Sonoraville's way against Union County as Sonoraville made off with a 10-1 victory.
Lila Mullinax looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lakelin Hall, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Martin, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Sonoraville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're OBP total in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Rockmart made easy work of North Murray last Thursday and carried off a 9-1 win.
Rockmart's victory was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Madi Sanders, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of McKinley Forsyth, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Sonoraville is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. As for Rockmart, their win bumped their record up to 15-4.
Sonoraville's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. Sonoraville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Rockmart, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Sonoraville continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Sonoraville's way against Rockmart in their previous matchup back in August, as Sonoraville made off with an 8-0 victory. Does Sonoraville have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rockmart turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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