Holmes is on a four-game streak of home losses, Hertford County a six-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Holmes Aces will take on the Hertford County Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Holmes is headed into the contest fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Hertford County a 16-0 shutout on Monday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Maddox Bass made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. Bass has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Bass was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Myles Cobb was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Darius Oliver, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Holmes' win bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Hertford County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-21.
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