Softball Recap: Fleming Colonels vs. Lord Botetourt Cavaliers
Fleming was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 15th straight defeat. They lost 14-3 to the Lord Botetourt Cavaliers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fleming of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Kennedi Henderson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Kyleigh Morton was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
On Lord Botetourt's side, Bry Orange made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Orange was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Mikayla Reed was a standout: she scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gracelyn Clark, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Fleming's defeat dropped their record down to 1-19-1. As for Lord Botetourt, they pushed their record up to 10-7 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fleming will take on Franklin County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lord Botetourt, they will be playing at home against Cave Spring at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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