Trojans
| 05/17/25 @ Jamestown | 5-4 |
| 05/17/25 vs Jamestown | 8-0 |
| 05/16/25 vs Smithfield | 10-0 |
| 05/09/25 @ Grafton | 13-0 |
| 05/07/25 @ Bruton | 20-0 |
| + 5 more games |
New Kent had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs) and they went ahead and made it ten on Saturday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Jamestown Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since May 20, 2024.
Abbie Kegley made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Sierra Carter looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Cassidy Branch, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Brooklyn Wiles was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
New Kent hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups.
New Kent's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-3. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Jamestown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. New Kent will face off against rival Warhill at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Trojans 2.7, the Lions 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Jamestown is set to square off against their familiar foe Smithfield at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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