North Buncombe came out on top against Mountain Heritage on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run first inning. The Black Hawks never let the Cougars get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The Black Hawks have beaten the Cougars the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Cougars has come to flipping the script.
Kameron Keenan
Kameron Keenan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because North Buncombe is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Keenan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season.
In other pitching news, Lawson Edmonds looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Nolan Pitts was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of TJ Laub, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
North Buncombe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .629. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
North Buncombe now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Mountain Heritage, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Coincidentally, North Buncombe and Mountain Heritage will both be playing Madison the next time they take the field. The Black Hawks will host the Patriots at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, while the Cougars will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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