New Kent is a perfect 10-0 against Grafton since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Trojans will venture away from home to face off against the Clippers at 4:30 p.m. New Kent will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
New Kent's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Bruton with a sharp 20-0 win. Considering the Trojans have won 11 contests by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
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Katelynn Moore was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-2. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Tober, who went 3-for-4 with four runs and one double.
New Kent hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Grafton posted their closest victory since April 17, 2024 on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over Tabb. Winning may never get old, but the Clippers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
The team relied heavily on Alexis Henley, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
New Kent's record now sits at 12-3. As for Grafton, their record is now 6-8.
Grafton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: New Kent has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .513. It's a different story for Grafton, though, as they've only averaged .342. Will they be able to contain New Kent's hitters?
Everything went New Kent's way against Grafton in their previous meeting last Monday, as New Kent made off with an 11-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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