Softball Game Preview: Staunton River Golden Eagles vs. Lord Botetourt Cavaliers

Golden Eagles

Runs

05/02/25 vs Lord Botetourt	7
04/30/25 @ Jefferson Forest	1
04/25/25 vs Fleming	14
04/24/25 @ Liberty	7
04/22/25 @ William Byrd	11
+ 10 more games

The Staunton River Golden Eagles are taking a road trip to square off against the Lord Botetourt Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Staunton River is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

Staunton River took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Lord Botetourt by a score of 7-3. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Carly Overstreet was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Alexis Coles was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Staunton River's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Lord Botetourt, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.