Essex's last matchup with Rappahannock could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Wednesday. The Trojans lost 9-1 to the Raiders. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Trojans have suffered since March 25, 2024.
Noah Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and eight unearned) runs on ten hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Essex saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kameron Gaines, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Essex has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season. As for Rappahannock, their victory was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
While Essex had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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