Softball Preview: Appomattox County Raiders vs. Jefferson Forest Cavaliers
The Appomattox County Raiders will head out on the road to face off against the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Appomattox County is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
Jefferson Forest's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Monday: Appomattox County had not allowed a single run the last four times they've hit the field. Appomattox County never let William Campbell onto the board and left with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday.
Appomattox County saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Fulcher, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Forest unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of Amherst County by a score of 6-5.
Jefferson Forest also got a good showing from Amelia Long, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Appomattox County's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Jefferson Forest, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Appomattox County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Jefferson Forest struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Appomattox County skirted past Jefferson Forest 3-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Appomattox County since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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