L.C. Bird was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They took a 19-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Henrico Warriors. L.C. Bird was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Henrico apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Anthony Garcia and James Luck did some serious damage despite the final result: Garcia scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances, while Luck got on base in four of his six plate appearances with four RBI and a run. Another player making a difference was Nelson Hoyt, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
On Henrico's side, they let Chance Williams and Ronald Morris-Harvey loose on the outfield. Williams scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Morris-Harvey scored three runs while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances. Maurice Jefferson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
L.C. Bird's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Henrico, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-13-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. L.C. Bird will take on Richmond City School of the Arts at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Richmond City School of the Arts is coming into the matchup with nine straight defeats on the road, meaning L.C. Bird will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Henrico, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Patrick Henry at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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