James Kenan is on a three-game streak of home losses, Kinston a 13-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The James Kenan Tigers will take on the Kinston Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Kinston took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on James Kenan, who comes in off a win.
James Kenan is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against Southwest Onslow by a score of 13-10 on Tuesday.
Anna Morgan Armstrong made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). Armstrong has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Armstrong was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Shylah Sloan and Jourdan Joe did most of the damage at the plate: Sloan went 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double, while Joe scored three runs while going 3-for-5. Sloan continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Kaylann Leon was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Kinston suffered a rough 19-4 defeat at the hands of North Lenoir on Wednesday.
James Kenan's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Kinston, their loss dropped their record down to 0-12.
James Kenan took their win against Kinston in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-0. Does James Kenan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kinston turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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