The Smithfield Packers will venture away from home to face off against the Grassfield Grizzlies at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Smithfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Smithfield fell victim to New Kent and their airtight pitching crew last Thursday. They came up short against the Trojans, falling 10-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Packers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Grassfield had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it five last Thursday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Pirates.
Cydney Lafon was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those stolen bases were her first of the season. EG Hatcher was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Grassfield pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Smithfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Smithfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .491. However, it's not like Grassfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. 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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