After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, Currituck County was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Hertford County Bears a 16-0 shutout. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Knights this season.
Nash Mikkelsen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mikkelsen was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Riley Anderson
| 03/14/25 @ Hertford County | 7 |
| 03/04/25 @ Atlantic Shores Christian | 1 |
| 02/25/25 vs TEACH Homeschool | 0 |
| 05/13/24 vs South Central | 2 |
| 05/11/24 vs Harnett Central | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
In other pitching news, Riley Anderson looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Dom Espinoza, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Dom Doran, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Currituck County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Currituck County now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Hertford County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Currituck County will challenge Camden County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Camden County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Currituck County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hertford County, they will square off against Pasquotank County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hertford County is facing Pasquotank County at the right time seeing as Pasquotank County is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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