Holmes has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Currituck County Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holmes is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, it was close, but Holmes sidestepped Currituck County for a 7-6 victory. The win was just what Holmes needed coming off of a 14-2 loss in their prior game.
For Currituck County's part, Mimi Shields was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and a double. Amelia Cervantes was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Currituck County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holmes struck out nine times.
Holmes' victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-6. As for Currituck County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Holmes has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Currituck County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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