For the second straight game, Jones will face off against Pamlico County. The Trojans will challenge the Hurricanes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jones has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jones came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Pamlico County, falling 12-4. The defeat continues a trend for the Trojans in their meetings with the Hurricanes: they've now lost eight in a row.
For Pamlico County's part, Ayden Broughton looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Broughton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lucas Browne was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brady Caccavaro, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Jones' loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Pamlico County, their win bumped their record up to 10-11.
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