Chatham had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 1-12 to make it five. They lost 14-0 to the Nelson County Governors. The shutout was out of character for the Cavaliers seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
As for Nelson County, they moved to 6-6 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Nelson County's part, Kevin Knight made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Knight has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caleb Thompson, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hank Simpson, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chatham will host Halifax County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Comets will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Cavaliers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nelson County, they will square off against William Campbell at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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