Cox hasn't had much luck against Kellam recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Falcons will take on the Knights at 5:00 p.m. Cox is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Cox got the win against Green Run by a conclusive 17-4. The Falcons haven't had any issues with the Stallions recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Chloe Vice was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Vice was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Cox got a massive performance out of Preslee Sherlock, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run. That's the most hits Sherlock has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyric Alfier, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Cox always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Kellam faced Ocean Lakes in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Knights fell just short of the Dolphins by a score of 4-3.
Cox's record is now 12-6. As for Kellam, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 12-1 and their overall record down to 15-3.
Cox might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Kellam in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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