Augusta had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 12-10 to make it 12. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nicholas County Bluejackets. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Maddox Hesler was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
As for Nicholas County, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-23 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games.
On Nicholas County's side, Corbin Fryman was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Fryman also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Nicholas County is undefeated when he allows at most three earned runs, but 7-23 otherwise. Fryman was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Chandler Kenney was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Coming up, Augusta will welcome Felicity-Franklin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Nicholas County, they will challenge Henry County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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