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| 04/26/24 - Home | 14-4 W |
| 04/02/24 - Away | 8-2 W |
| 05/02/23 - Home | 22-2 W |
| 04/19/23 - Away | 15-4 W |
| 05/04/22 - Home | 19-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Cave Spring is 8-2 against Patrick Henry since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Knights will welcome the Patriots at 5:00 p.m. Cave Spring has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
While Cave Spring's win against William Byrd wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-11 victory over the Terriers on Wednesday. The Knights' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Sam Urgo made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Urgo was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Oliver Ingram, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI and two doubles. Joe Farwell was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Cave Spring kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Floyd County. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 12, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Patrick Henry's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Cave Spring, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-4.
Cave Spring took their victory against Patrick Henry in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-4 score. Will the Knights repeat their success, or do the Patriots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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