Softball Recap: Altavista Victorious

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Previous Games

05/05/26 - Away	7-5 W
04/03/26 - Home	7-0 W
05/21/25 - Home	3-4 L
04/25/25 - Away	9-10 L
05/16/24 - Home	3-2 W
+ 5 more games

While Altavista's victory against Nelson County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Colonels skirted past the Governors 7-5. The game was the first time the Colonels have beaten the Governors on their field since May 19, 2023.

The win made it two in a row for Altavista and bumps their season record up to 7-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Nelson County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.

Altavista will be playing at home against Gretna at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Nelson County, they will head out on the road to square off against Appomattox County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Governors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season.