For the second straight game, Currituck County will face off against First Flight. The Knights will host the Nighthawks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Currituck County: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while First Flight has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
On Tuesday, Currituck County earned a 7-2 victory over First Flight.
For First Flight's part, they got a good showing from Burton Hansford, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hansford has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, First Flight saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cade Gehris, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Gavin Capps was another, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Currituck County's win bumped their record up to 17-5. As for First Flight, their loss dropped their record down to 13-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Currituck County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like First Flight struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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