Softball Recap: Lunenburg Central Chargers vs. Buckingham Knights
Lunenburg Central put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Buckingham Knights by a score of 5-2. Lunenburg Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tristan Buchanan spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 18 Ks. Those 18 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cayley Stokes, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lydia Anderson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Lunenburg Central's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs per game. As for Buckingham, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lunenburg Central will take on Prince Edward County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Buckingham, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Randolph-Henry at 5:00 p.m. Buckingham's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Randolph-Henry's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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