Bertie hasn't had much luck against Gates County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the Red Barons at 6:00 p.m. Bertie has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bertie lost 24-2 to Gates County on Tuesday.
For Gates County's part, Jimmy Rountree was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rountree was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one double. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Jacob Ross looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He is becoming a predictor of Gates County's success: when he allows at most two earned runs the team is 4-1 (and 5-6 when he doesn't).
Back at the plate, Andrew Brown was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Gates County: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Cabral, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Gates County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .633. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bertie only posted an OBP of .333.
Gates County's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Bertie, their loss dropped their record down to 0-11.
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