Softball Recap: Poquoson Islanders vs. Warhill Lions
Poquoson waltzed into their game on Monday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They put the hurt on the Warhill Lions with a sharp 10-3 win. Considering Poquoson has won seven matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Brooklyn Arneault spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Alyssa Laney was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Jones, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI.
On Warhill's side, Payton Auerbach was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Warhill was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Poquoson didn't hit any.
Poquoson's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1. As for Warhill, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Poquoson will take on Smithfield at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Poquoson's pitching crew has only allowed 1.3 runs per game this season, so Smithfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Warhill, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Jamestown at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Warhill is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season.
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