Rockledge is 2-8 against Eau Gallie since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Raiders will face off against the Commodores at 6:00 p.m. Rockledge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Rockledge fell victim to Merritt Island and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 2-0. The Raiders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Haley Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits.
Meanwhile, Eau Gallie posted their closest victory since March 5th on Tuesday. They skirted past St. Mary's 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Commodores.
Gabriella Barrera was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Leech, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Eau Gallie's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Rockledge, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rockledge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Eau Gallie struggles in that department as they've averaged .339. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rockledge might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Eau Gallie in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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