Culpeper County extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 8-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Spotsylvania Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-2 on Thursday.
As for Spotsylvania, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-1. The game was the first time they have beaten Culpeper County on their field since March 13, 2018.
For Spotsylvania's part, Jake Herbst and Nathan Johnson were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Herbst pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Johnson tossed eight innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits. Herbst has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Herbst went 1-for-7 with two runs and one triple, while Johnson got on base in four of his eight plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Johnson a new career-high.
In other batting news, Landen Fisher was excellent, getting on base in four of his eight plate appearances with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Braden Hodges also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Culpeper County will head out to take on Courtland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Spotsylvania, they will venture away from home to square off against Mountain View at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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