Softball Preview: Patrick County Cougars vs. Floyd County Buffaloes
Patrick County has been on the road for two straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Floyd County Buffaloes at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Patrick County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Patrick County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past Bassett 22-7. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Patrick County with their most commanding win of the season.
Journey Moore made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Moore was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Bryley Pike was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Hazelwood, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Floyd County's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell victim to a rough 13-5 defeat at the hands of Liberty.
Ava DeJesus was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Floyd County was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Patrick County's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Floyd County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Wednesday. Patrick County hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. However, it's not like Floyd County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.6. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Patrick County took their victory against Floyd County in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 11-1. Does Patrick County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Floyd County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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