If Patrick Henry was feeling good off their 12-2 takedown of J.R. Tucker last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Patrick Henry Patriots took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hanover Hawks on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Patrick Henry of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Hanover's part, Lillian Parrish spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 18 Ks. Parrish has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Kaileigh Byars was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Kaycee Doughty, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Patrick Henry's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Hanover, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 16-0.
Patrick Henry will head out on the road to take on Henrico at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Henrico has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hanover, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Glen Allen at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hanover will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive.
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