Softball Recap: Jay County Patriots vs. Richmond Red Devils
In what's become a running theme this season, Jay County gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on the Richmond Red Devils with a sharp 14-5 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Jay County considering their two-run performance the match before.
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. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, 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.
Jay County has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Richmond, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12-1.
Jay County will take on Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Delta is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Jay County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Richmond, they will challenge Mt. Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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