The Smithfield-Selma Spartans will challenge the Franklinton Red Rams at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Smithfield-Selma is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Smithfield-Selma didn't have quite enough to beat South Garner and fell 7-6.
Andrew Hartman put in work no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in February. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
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In other batting news, Aaron Rodriguez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Smithfield-Selma's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 1-5 when he doesn't). Alex Macias was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Franklinton fell victim to Heritage and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 8-0 to the Huskies. The Red Rams have struggled against the Huskies recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Smithfield-Selma now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Franklinton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Smithfield-Selma has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Franklinton struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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