Amherst County extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 6-6 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 12-8 to the Buckingham Knights, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-8 on Monday.
As for Buckingham, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
For Buckingham's part, MJ Garrett was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Bickford, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amherst County will face off against Jefferson Forest at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cavaliers will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Lancers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Buckingham, they will venture away from home to challenge Prince Edward County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.5 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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