Softball Recap: Richmond Red Devils vs. Jay County Patriots
Richmond was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 14-5 to the Jay County Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Richmond of the 24-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Jay County's part, Carley Trinidad spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. Trinidad has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Riah Champ was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Morgan Missicano was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Richmond's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12-1. As for Jay County, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6.
Richmond will face off against Mt. Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Jay County, they will take on Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jay County is facing Delta at the right time seeing as Delta is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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