The James River Knights will face off against the Patrick County Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. James River has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
James River came up short against Alleghany on Friday, falling 18-2. The Knights have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Patrick County had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Cavaliers.
Jenna Woods spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Journey Moore was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Lauren Hazelwood, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
James River's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Patrick County, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
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