Halifax County is a perfect 10-0 against George Washington since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Comets are taking a road trip to face off against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Halifax County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Halifax County had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Mecklenburg County on Thursday. The Comets put the hurt on the Phoenix with a sharp 13-4 win.
Conner Abbott
| 05/14/26 vs Mecklenburg County | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Amherst County | 3 |
| 05/12/26 vs Bassett | 2 |
| 04/14/26 @ Mecklenburg County | 2 |
| 04/28/26 vs George Washington | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Conner Abbott made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Halifax County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 3-13 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Garison Colwell was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and three RBI. Halifax County is 3-1 when Colwell posts three or more RBI, but 3-13 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Thomasson, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Halifax County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .472. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, George Washington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They lost 16-0 to Magna Vista.
Halifax County pushed their record up to 6-14 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for George Washington, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-17.
George Washington's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Halifax County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. It's a different story for George Washington, though, as they've only averaged .224. Will they be able to contain Halifax County's hitters?
Halifax County got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April against George Washington by a conclusive 10-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Comets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
