Northern Nash hasn't had much luck against Southern Nash recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Knights will welcome the Firebirds at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Northern Nash barely beat Nash Central the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Knights put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 18-10 win on Tuesday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Knights as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kasey Burden made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, Kailey Burden was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Hayley Moss, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Southern Nash put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Rocky Mount a 7-0 shutout. Give the Firebirds' pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Southern Nash's win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-0. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Northern Nash, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Northern Nash suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Southern Nash when the teams last played back in March. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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