After two games on the road, Appomattox County is heading back home. They will take on the Amherst County Lancers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Amherst County took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Appomattox County, who comes in off a win.
Appomattox County gave up the first runs last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Rustburg by a score of 9-4. The victory was just what Appomattox County needed coming off of a 7-1 loss in their prior match.
Dylan Hackett made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Hackett was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Owen Chavis looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and not a single walk).
Back at the plate, Appomattox County got a massive performance out of Chris Busa, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. R J Martin was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Amherst County's offense. They fell just short of Nelson County by a score of 2-0 on Monday. Amherst County's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
The win got Appomattox County back to even at 1-1. As for Amherst County, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Appomattox County might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from Amherst County in their previous meeting last Monday. Will Appomattox County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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