The Bath County Chargers will face off against the Eastern Montgomery Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Bath County will bounce into Friday's game after beating Narrows, who they had gone 0-5 against in their five prior meetings. The Chargers walked away with an 11-8 victory over the Green Waves on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Chargers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Eastern Montgomery made easy work of Craig County on Tuesday and carried off an 11-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won nine contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Mary Miller spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Macie Akers was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Dunbar, who went 2-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Eastern Montgomery kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.
Eastern Montgomery's win bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Bath County, their victory bumped their record up to 5-9.
Bath County might still be hurting after the 18-3 defeat they got from Eastern Montgomery when the teams last played on April 9th. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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