The Russell Red Devils will venture away from home to challenge the Raceland Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Russell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Russell not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 13, 2024. They never let Grant County get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory.
Ava Howard
| 04/12/25 vs Grant County | 5 |
| 04/13/24 vs Lincoln County | 4 |
| 04/04/25 vs Independence | 3 |
| 05/17/24 @ Blazer | 3 |
| 04/22/24 @ Bath County | 3 |
Ava Howard was a standout: she fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bella Hall, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI.
Howard wasn't the only one making solid contact: Russell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Seven must be Raceland's lucky number: they beat Lewis County with that score not once but twice on Friday. The Rams beat the Lions by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 7-2. The win continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won four in a row.
Raceland's record now sits at 12-3. As for Russell, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Russell hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Raceland struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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