Cougars
| 04/03/25 vs Glenvar | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Chatham | 1 |
| 03/26/25 vs Dan River | 3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Bassett | 20 |
| 03/20/25 @ Bethel Park | 8 |
| + 2 more games |
Patrick County has gone a perfect 3-0 against Radford recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Cougars will venture away from home to square off against the Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. Patrick County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Patrick County took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Glenvar, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars won by a run and slipped past the Highlanders 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since May 20, 2024.
Jenna Woods spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks.
Meanwhile, Radford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 13-3 to Galax.
Radford saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Raeleigh Mills, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Riley Akers also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Patrick County's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Radford, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Radford's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Patrick County has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Radford, though, as they've been averaging 10.5 hits. Given Patrick County's sizable advantage in that area, the Bobcats will need to find a way to close that gap.
Patrick County was able to grind out a solid victory over Radford when the teams last played back in April of 2024, winning 8-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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