Ben L. Smith is 0-7 against Rockingham County since April of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. Ben L. Smith will look to defend their home field against Rockingham County at 5:00 p.m. Ben L. Smith has given up an average of 14.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ben L. Smith is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Friday. They lost 17-2 to Atkins.
Ben L. Smith saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kalicia Deberry, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. That triple was Deberry's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Rockingham County waltzed into their match on Friday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Storm, sneaking past 4-2.
Ava Grace Pruitt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kennidy Kirby, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Zoey Snead was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Rockingham County's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Ben L. Smith, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ben L. Smith has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Rockingham County struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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