While Nelson County put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Chatham. The Governors were the clear victors by a 14-0 margin over the Cavaliers. With that victory, the Governors brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Kevin Knight
| 03/21/25 vs Amherst County | 5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Chatham | 4 |
| 04/25/25 @ Altavista | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Appomattox County | 1 |
Kevin Knight made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Nelson County is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-5 otherwise. Knight was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Caleb Thompson was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hank Simpson, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Nelson County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
With the win, Nelson County broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-6. As for Chatham, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nelson County will host William Campbell at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Chatham, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Halifax County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cavaliers will need to watch out since the Comets have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matches.
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