Cumberland's last matchup with Lunenburg Central could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Thursday. The Dukes came up short against the Chargers, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Dukes' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Cumberland has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. Lunenburg Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cumberland will host Nottoway at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Dukes surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lunenburg Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brunswick at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.25 runs per game on average), something the Chargers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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