J.R. Tucker fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Hermitage on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 12-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered against the Panthers since March 24, 2023.
Joey Noel made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Walker Perkins, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and two runs.
J.R. Tucker has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Hermitage, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. J.R. Tucker will head out to face off against Glen Allen at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hermitage, they will venture away from home to challenge Highland Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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