Statesboro is 2-8 against South Effingham since October of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Statesboro Blue Devils will host the South Effingham Mustangs at 5:30 p.m.
Statesboro is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against South Effingham, falling 10-2.
For South Effingham's part, Izzy Wilkins spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits. Wilkins has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Justine Nevels was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenzie Ergle, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Statesboro's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for South Effingham, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-5.
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