After only one run in their last game, Nottoway made sure to put some runs up on the board against Mecklenburg County on Thursday. The Cougars narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Phoenix 10-9.
Terrik Mills
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Terrik Mills made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mills was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Nottoway: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-11 otherwise.
Mills wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trent Hayes, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. Hayes is becoming a predictor of Nottoway's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-11 when he doesn't). Eli Simmons was another, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Nottoway has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Mecklenburg County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nottoway will welcome Lunenburg Central at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Chargers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mecklenburg County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Bassett at 5:00 p.m.
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