Softball Recap: Olivia Roudabush leads Courtland to victory over Culpeper County

By Team Reports May 13, 2024, 9:14pm

Softball Recap: Courtland Cougars vs. Culpeper County Blue Devils

Courtland won the last time they faced Culpeper County, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Courtland Cougars had just enough and edged the Culpeper County Blue Devils out 12-10. That's two games straight that Courtland has won by exactly two runs.

Olivia Roudabush was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Roudabush has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Roudabush was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddi Dunavant, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Malie, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.

The win made it two in a row for Courtland and bumps their season record up to 7-6. As for Culpeper County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-12-1 record this season.

Courtland will be playing at home against Chancellor at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Courtland is facing Chancellor at the right time seeing as Chancellor is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Culpeper County, they will head out on the road to face off against James Monroe at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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