After 14 games on the road, Stewarts Creek is heading back home. They will take on the Smyrna Bulldogs at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
On Saturday, while Stewarts Creek put up plenty of runs, the same can't be said for Christ Presbyterian Academy. Stewarts Creek was the clear victor by a 13-0 margin over Christ Presbyterian Academy. The win was just what Stewarts Creek needed coming off of a 13-4 loss in their prior match.
Jadyn Brawley made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Brawley was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kloe Quigle, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Alayna Wilson was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Smyrna gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on Lebanon with a sharp 11-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Smyrna needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Riley Gray spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Emma McDonald was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. She is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lilian Crumley, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Stewarts Creek is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Smyrna, their victory bumped their record up to 11-3.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Stewarts Creek hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Smyrna struggles in that department as they've averaged .366. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Stewarts Creek took their win against Smyrna in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 7-0. Will Stewarts Creek repeat their success, or does Smyrna have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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