Softball Recap: Goochland Bulldogs vs. James Monroe Yellow Jackets
Goochland scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the James Monroe Yellow Jackets with a sharp 19-1 win. The result was nothing new for Goochland, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Chelsey Farthing was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Farthing has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Farthing was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyndall Shapiro, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Sadie Grimes was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory (which was Goochland's third in a row) raised their record to 9-5. As for James Monroe, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10-1 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Goochland beat James Monroe by a score of 10-4 later that day.
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