If Somerset was riding high off their 19-4 takedown of Garrard County last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Somerset Briar Jumpers fell 5-2 to the Cumberland County Panthers on Saturday. Somerset was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cumberland County apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Cumberland County's part, the team relied heavily on Abby Morgan, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Mollie Vincent was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Somerset has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 15 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-20 record this season. As for Cumberland County, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-11 record this season.
Somerset will stay at home for another game and welcome Mercer County at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Mercer County is coming into the match with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Somerset will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Cumberland County, they will take on Warren East at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Warren East will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Cumberland County surely won't give up without a fight.
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