Kinston is 0-5 against James Kenan since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Kinston Vikings will head out on the road to take on the James Kenan Tigers at 4:30 p.m.
Kinston is is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 28th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They fell victim to a tough 19-4 loss at the hands of North Lenoir. One positive for Kinston, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but James Kenan ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top against Southwest Onslow by a score of 13-10. The win was a breath of fresh air for James Kenan as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Anna Morgan Armstrong made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). Armstrong has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Armstrong was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Shylah Sloan and Jourdan Joe did most of the damage at the plate: Sloan went 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double, while Joe scored three runs while going 3-for-5. Sloan is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Kaylann Leon, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Kinston's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for James Kenan, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
Kinston might still be hurting after the 17-0 loss they got from James Kenan when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Kinston avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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