For the second straight game, Rocky Mount will face off against Southern Nash. The Gryphons will face off against the Firebirds at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rocky Mount hasn't scored more than two runs for six games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Rocky Mount lost 13-2 to Southern Nash on Wednesday.
For Southern Nash's part, Maddox Deans was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two triples, three RBI, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kwamaine Battle, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Southern Nash always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rocky Mount only posted an OBP of .348.
The win made it two in a row for Southern Nash and bumps their season record up to 8-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for Rocky Mount, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rocky Mount has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southern Nash struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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