After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Carroll County, Patrick County was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the James River Knights 2-1. This was payback for Patrick County, who suffered a 7-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Mckenzie Holt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Journey Moore was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Patrick County's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs per game. As for James River, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patrick County will face off against Radford at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for James River, they will head out on the road to square off against Eastern Montgomery at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Eastern Montgomery is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.3 runs per game this season.
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