The Central Valley Academy Thunder will challenge the Rome Free Academy Black Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Central Valley Academy lost 11-4 to Camden back in April. The Thunder haven't had much luck with the Blue Devils recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Rome Free Academy came out on top against West Genesee on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run seventh inning. The Black Knights had just enough and edged out the Wildcats 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Black Knights have posted against the Wildcats since April 23, 2019.
Emelia Szymanski and Sophia Tosti dominated on the mound. Szymanski struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off 13 hits (and only one walk), while Tosti tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Szymanski a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kenidee Campbell, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Alexa Thompson was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Rome Free Academy has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.9 runs on average over those games. As for Central Valley Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Central Valley Academy might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from Rome Free Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Thunder have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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