The matchup between Southern Alamance and Person on Saturday hardly resembled the 2-1 effort from their previous meeting. The Southern Alamance Patriots suffered a tough 13-7 loss at the hands of the Person Rockets. It was the first time this season that Southern Alamance let down their fans at home.
For Person's part, Ian Downey looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (he also only allowed one walk). Downey has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Keeghan Holmes was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. Brady Holmes was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Southern Alamance's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-3. As for Person, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3.
Southern Alamance will challenge Uwharrie Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last six games Uwharrie Charter has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Person, they will head out on the road to challenge Corinth Holders at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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