The Amherst County Lancers will head out to challenge the Patrick County Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Amherst County has struggled recently with five losses in a row, while Patrick County will arrive with three straight victories.
Amherst County lost 17-3 to Jefferson Forest on Tuesday.
Patrick County came out on top against Radford on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run first inning. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Bobcats.
Calvin Lancaster made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Patrick County is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 5-6 otherwise. Lancaster was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Mark Register looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaiden Wilson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Patrick County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Jackson Callahan was another key player, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Patrick County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Amherst County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Patrick County, their record now sits at 8-6.
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