Nelson County lost a close one when they played last Wednesday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a tough 9-1 defeat at the hands of the Altavista Colonels. Nelson County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Altavista apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Nelson County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ty Mauer, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Mauer has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
Nelson County's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-6. As for Altavista, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-5.
Nelson County will head out on the road to square off against Dan River at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Dan River has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Altavista, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Parry McCluer at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Altavista is on a three-game streak of home wins, Parry McCluer a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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