The Cumberland Dukes will head out on the road to square off against the Prince Edward County Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cumberland is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Cumberland's offense. They lost 27-0 to Buckingham on Thursday. The game marked the first time this year in which the Dukes were not able to get on the board.
Cumberland saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayden Brodie, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Prince Edward County made sure to put some runs up on the board against William Campbell on Monday. The Eagles walked away with a 10-6 victory over the Generals. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Eagles' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Jackson Walker was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Clevante Watkins, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Prince Edward County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Prince Edward County's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Cumberland, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cumberland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Prince Edward County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cumberland couldn't quite get it done against Prince Edward County in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-2. Can the Dukes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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