For the second straight game, Pamlico County will face off against Jones. The Hurricanes will be playing at home against the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pamlico County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Pamlico County's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past Jones 7-0. The result was nothing new for the Hurricanes, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For Jones' part, Payten Plyler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Plyler has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jones saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makenzie Maines, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Jones has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Pamlico County, their win bumped their record up to 14-8.
Jones' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pamlico County has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Jones, though, as they've been averaging 8.7 hits. Given Pamlico County's sizable advantage in that area, the Trojans will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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