Appomattox County is a perfect 10-0 against Chatham since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Raiders are taking a road trip to take on the Cavaliers at 5:00 p.m. Appomattox County will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Chatham's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Wednesday: Appomattox County hadn't allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. The Raiders were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over Nelson County on Friday. Considering the Raiders have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Paisley Mann was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Karly Jenkins
| 05/09/25 vs Nelson County | 3 |
| 05/02/25 @ Gretna | 2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Dan River | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs William Campbell | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Altavista | 1 |
In other batting news, Karly Jenkins was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bailey Hamilton, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Appomattox County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Chatham unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of William Campbell.
Chatham saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maci Short, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI. Kayleigh Harmon was another, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Appomattox County pushed their record up to 14-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Chatham, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
Appomattox County's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Raiders have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Chatham, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Appomattox County continue to outrun the ball?
Appomattox County took their victory against Chatham in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Raiders since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
