The Nelson County Governors will face off against the Dan River Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Nelson County's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three contests, but Monday's match will give them a chance to turn things around.
Nelson County fell victim to Appomattox County and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Raiders, falling 11-0.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Dan River, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They never let Gretna get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory on Wednesday.
Cara Barrett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. Barrett was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Bayleigh Merricks was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Anna Campbell Stoler, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Dan River always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .607. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gretna only posted an OBP of .067.
Dan River's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Nelson County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Nelson County might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Dan River in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Governors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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