Cumberland extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They came up short against the Buckingham Knights, falling 27-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Dukes were not able to get on the board.
Cumberland saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayden Brodie, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Buckingham, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 8-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.5 runs this season.
On Buckingham's side, Ethan Myers made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Myers was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery Schaeffer, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. MJ Garrett also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Cumberland is set to take on their familiar foe Prince Edward County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Buckingham will face off against rival Amelia County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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