It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Halifax County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top against the Bassett Bengals by a score of 7-3. The Comets haven't had any issues with the Bengals recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
CJ Farley
| 04/17/25 @ Bassett | 2 |
| 04/05/25 @ Ballard | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Franklin County | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Liberty Christian | 1 |
| 03/17/25 @ Randolph-Henry | 1 |
| 03/08/25 @ Heritage | 2 |
CJ Farley tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Halifax County's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jay Farmer, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that Farmer has snagged this season. Another was Eli Seamster, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Halifax County now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Bassett, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Halifax County will host Chatham at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Comets are facing the Cavaliers at the right time seeing as the Cavaliers are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Bassett, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on George Washington at 5:00 p.m. on the 28th.
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