For the second straight game, Leesville Road will face off against Broughton. The Pride will welcome the Capitals at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Leesville Road is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Leesville Road is returning to their home field after beating Broughton on theirs, despite the fact Broughton has dominated at home this season. The Pride sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Capitals on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pride have posted since March 17th.
Jack Fields
| 04/27/26 @ Broughton | 6 |
| 04/21/26 vs Rolesville | 7 |
| 04/16/26 vs Corinth Holders | 8 |
| 04/10/26 @ Wakefield | 7 |
Jack Fields tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Heath Benson, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Engelson, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI.
The loss snapped Broughton's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 16-6 record. As for Leesville Road, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Leesville Road has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Broughton struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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