For the second straight game, Currituck County will face off against Holmes. The Knights will square off against the Aces at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Currituck County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Currituck County's victory against Holmes wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Aces 6-5. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last seven times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Julia Twine spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 13 Ks.
Morgan Eisel
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At the plate, Morgan Eisel was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Kaydence Hassell was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Currituck County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Currituck County now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Holmes, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Currituck County hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.7 home runs per game. However, it's not like Holmes struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.5 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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