Dudley hasn't had much luck against Ragsdale recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Dudley Panthers duke it out with Ragsdale Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Dudley has given up an average of 18.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Dudley is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 31 runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Rockingham County on Tuesday. They came up short against the Cougars, falling 16-0.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Ragsdale was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They lost 20-0 to Northwest Guilford. The Tigers' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Dudley's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Ragsdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dudley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .606. However, it's not like Ragsdale struggles in that department as they've averaged .662. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dudley suffered a grim 19-1 defeat to Ragsdale in their previous meeting back in March of 2022. Can Dudley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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