Carroll County proved they can win big last Friday (they won by ten) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Patrick County Cougars. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Carroll County also won the last time the pair played back in April.
For Patrick County's part, 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. Holt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, 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.
Carroll County's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-2. As for Patrick County, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carroll County will take on Pulaski County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Patrick County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against James River at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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