It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Hermitage ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the J.R. Tucker Tigers, sneaking past 12-10. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Brody Davis
| 05/08/26 vs J.R. Tucker | 4 |
| 04/14/26 vs Maggie Walker | 3 |
| 05/16/25 @ Glen Allen | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Thomas Jefferson | 3 |
| 04/22/26 @ Henrico | 2 |
Brody Davis was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bryce Jackson, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hermitage kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Hermitage's win bumped their record up to 4-13. As for J.R. Tucker, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hermitage will challenge Highland Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for J.R. Tucker, they will face off against Glen Allen at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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