Richlands is on a five-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Northside - Jacksonville a nine-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Richlands Wildcats will take on the Northside - Jacksonville Monarchs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Richlands is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Richlands got themselves on the board against Kinston, but Kinston never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 29-0 margin over the Vikings. Richlands' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Walker Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Jack Leary looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Brady Jarman was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with five RBI and three runs. Marcus Branthoover was another key contributor, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and four RBI.
Meanwhile, Northside - Jacksonville suffered a rough 15-1 defeat at the hands of Dixon on Monday.
Richlands made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-5. As for Northside - Jacksonville, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-5.
Richlands took their victory against Northside - Jacksonville in their previous matchup back in March of 2022 by a conclusive 24-4. Does Richlands have another victory up their sleeve, or will Northside - Jacksonville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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