Mecklenburg County hasn't had much luck against Halifax County recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Phoenix will square off against the Comets at 5:30 p.m. Mecklenburg County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Randolph-Henry hit Mecklenburg County with a nine-run first inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Phoenix came up short against the Statesmen, falling 12-2.
Gage Jones made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Halifax County posted their closest victory since April 16, 2025 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Bassett 5-4. The win continues a trend for the Comets in their matchups with the Bengals: they've now won eight in a row.
Ryder Milam made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Milam was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Carter Thomasson was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Conner Abbott was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Halifax County's record now sits at 5-14. As for Mecklenburg County, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Mecklenburg County beat Halifax County 8-4 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Phoenix since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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