Softball Recap: Argenta-Oreana Bombers vs. Blue Ridge Knights
Argenta-Oreana can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Blue Ridge Knights a 19-0 shutout. Argenta-Oreana's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Abby Jackson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Jackson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Miriah Powell was a standout: she fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Abbey Matthews, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Argenta-Oreana pushed their record up to 7-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs per game. As for Blue Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Argenta-Oreana will head out on the road to take on Sullivan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Blue Ridge, they will be playing at home against Martinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Martinsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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