Bertie is on a five-game streak of home losses, and Holmes a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 6:00 p.m. Bertie has given up an average of 14.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bertie lost 15-5 to North East Carolina Prep last Thursday.
Gracie Jones and Kiedan Perry did some serious damage despite the final result: Jones went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one double, while Perry went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Key'Miya Hyman, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Camden County hit Holmes with a four-run third inning last Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Aces took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bruins.
Mia Hoffer was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Hoffer was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Harper Evans made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
Bertie's loss dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Holmes, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
Bertie might still be hurting after the 17-2 defeat they got from Holmes when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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