The Northeast Guilford Rams will face off against the Person Rockets at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Northeast Guilford has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Person will arrive with three straight wins.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Northeast Guilford's offense. They lost 10-0 to Rockingham County on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Person got the win against Eastern Alamance on Monday by a conclusive 8-2.
The team relied heavily on Ian Downey, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Riggan, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Northeast Guilford's defeat dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Person, their victory bumped their record up to 14-5.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Northeast Guilford has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. However, it's not like Person struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northeast Guilford was able to grind out a solid win over Person in their previous matchup back in May of 2021, winning 10-6. Will the Rams repeat their success, or do the Rockets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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