Holmes lost to Arendell Parrott Academy back in April of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Holmes Aces sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots.
The team relied heavily on Myles Cobb, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Brycen Newsome, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
Holmes' victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Arendell Parrott Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-4.
Holmes will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Currituck County at 7:00 p.m. Currituck County is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Holmes will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Arendell Parrott Academy, they will take on John Paul II Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. John Paul II Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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