Rappahannock County will venture away from home to square off against the Page County Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Rappahannock County put up the most runs they have all season on Monday. They put the hurt on Colonial Beach with a sharp 15-5 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Rappahannock County with their most commanding win of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Page County, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They walked away with an 11-6 win over Stonewall Jackson on Thursday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Tyler Shifflett made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, John Leake was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Grant Baugher was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Page County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Page County's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-8. As for Rappahannock County, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Rappahannock County was able to grind out a solid victory over Page County when the teams last played back in May of 2024, winning 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rappahannock County 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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