Tuesday just wasn't the day for Pocahontas County's offense. They lost 21-0 to the Pendleton County Wildcat on Tuesday. Pocahontas County just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
For Pendleton County's part, Allden Rexrode and Caleb Armentrout were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Rexrode tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Armentrout pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Rexrode scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Armentrout scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Cameron Beachler was a standout: he went 3-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Owens, who went 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI.
Pocahontas County's loss dropped their record down to 1-7-2. As for Pendleton County, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-11 record this season.
Pocahontas County will head out on the road to square off against Mount View at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pendleton County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Petersburg at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Pendleton County's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five contests.
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