Rocky Grove hasn't had much luck against West Middlesex recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Orioles will look to defend their home field against the Big Reds at 4:00 p.m. Rocky Grove will be strutting in after a victory while West Middlesex will be coming in after a defeat.
Rocky Grove barely beat Lakeview the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Orioles put the hurt on the Sailors with a sharp 7-1 win on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Orioles in their matchups with the Sailors: they've now won three in a row.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times West Middlesex and Wilmington had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Big Reds came up short against the Greyhounds on Tuesday, falling 9-3. The Big Reds have struggled against the Greyhounds recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Lila Kimmel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Julia Thornton, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Rocky Grove's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for West Middlesex, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Rocky Grove couldn't quite get it done against West Middlesex when the teams last played back in May of 2018 as they fell 6-2. Will the Orioles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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