Richmond is 8-2 against Hoke County since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Richmond Raiders will be playing at home against the Hoke County Bucks at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Richmond brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They walked away with a 14-11 victory over Pinecrest on Tuesday. Richmond's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Madelyn Pearson made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over eight innings while giving up five earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Pearson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jorja Moore, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run and four RBI. Ryelan Lyerly was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Hoke County entered their tilt with Lee County with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Yellow Jackets 5-4. That's two games straight that Hoke County has won by just one run.
Adriana Miller spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on McKenzie Freeman, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Richmond now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Hoke County, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Richmond skirted past Hoke County 8-6 when the teams last played back in March. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Miller, who struck out 11 batters over eight innings while giving up seven earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Richmond still be able to contain Miller? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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