Softball Recap: Blacksburg Bruins vs. Salem Spartans
In what's become a running theme this season, Blacksburg gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over the Salem Spartans. The victory was familiar territory for Blacksburg who now have three in a row.
Evelyn Rhoads and Clara McMahon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Rhoads struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, McMahon tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Rhoads scored a run while going 1-for-4, while McMahon scored a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Katey Mathena was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lindsey Polan, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Blacksburg's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs per game. As for Salem, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blacksburg will face off against Lord Botetourt at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Salem, they will head out on the road to take on Fleming at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Salem's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Fleming's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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