Richmond was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 14-5 to the Jay County Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Richmond of the 24-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Jay County's part, Carley Trinidad spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. Trinidad has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Riah Champ was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Morgan Missicano was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Richmond's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12-1. As for Jay County, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6.
Richmond will face off against Mt. Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Jay County, they will take on Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jay County is facing Delta at the right time seeing as Delta is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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