J.F. Webb extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 2-14. They lost 21-1 to the Orange Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-0 on Tuesday.
As for Orange, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games.
For Orange's part, Cam Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Brown has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Oliver Vinson looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. J.F. Webb will square off against rival Carrboro at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Orange is set to challenge their familiar foe Seaforth at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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