Floyd County came into this matchup off a tough seven-run defeat on Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the James River Knights by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Buffaloes have suffered since May 23, 2025.
Aiden Bakely made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
Floyd County has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season. As for James River, they pushed their record up to 9-9 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Floyd County will take on Patrick Henry at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.39 runs per game on average), something the Buffaloes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for James River, they will face off against Patrick County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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