The Patrick County Cougars will be playing at home against the James River Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Patrick County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Patrick County is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Carroll County just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Cavaliers by a score of 3-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Patrick County couldn't push the score so high this time.
Mckenzie Holt spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Journey Moore was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and three stolen bases. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last four games she's played.
Meanwhile, James River beat Eastern Montgomery 11-6 on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for James River.
Patrick County's defeat dropped their record down to 12-5. As for James River, their win bumped their record up to 6-9.
Patrick County came out on top in a nail-biter against James River in their previous matchup back in April, sneaking past 2-1. Does Patrick County have another victory up their sleeve, or will James River turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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