Pasquotank County hasn't had much luck against Currituck County recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Panthers are taking a road trip to challenge the Knights at 6:00 p.m. Pasquotank County has given up an average of 12.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friday just wasn't the day for Pasquotank County's offense. They lost 12-0 to First Flight on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Currituck County won against Martin County on Tuesday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Knights put the hurt on the Gators with a sharp 8-2 victory. Considering the Knights have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Abby Tankersley was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amelia Cervantes, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Morgan Eisel was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Currituck County's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Pasquotank County, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Pasquotank County couldn't quite get it done against Currituck County in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 as they fell 8-4. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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