Seventy-First hasn't had much luck against Lumberton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Seventy-First Falcons will face off against the Lumberton Pirates at 5:00 p.m. Seventy-First has given up an average of 14.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Seventy-First is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 17-2 to Jack Britt.
Seventy-First saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaliyah Walker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Sa'Niah Mays also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, everything went Lumberton's way against Whiteville on Wednesday as Lumberton made off with an 8-1 victory. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by seven runs or more this season.
Ava Hanna made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single earned run, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Jaelyn Hammond was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while going 3-for-3.
Lumberton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Seventy-First's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Lumberton, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Seventy-First has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lumberton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
