The Cumberland Dukes will head out on the road to square off against the Nottoway Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cumberland has given up an average of 15 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cumberland lost 19-3 to Randolph-Henry on Tuesday.
Cumberland saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayden Brodie, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one RBI. That RBI was Brodie's first of the season. David Sullivan Jr was another, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Nottoway was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lancaster.
Nottoway's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Cumberland, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cumberland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Nottoway struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cumberland couldn't quite finish off Nottoway in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 4-2. Can the Dukes avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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