Softball Recap: Fort Chiswell Pioneers vs. George Wythe Maroons
Fort Chiswell was the 4-2 winner over George Wythe when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Fort Chiswell Pioneers might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 3-2 to the George Wythe Maroons, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Fort Chiswell has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Blair Jackson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Haley Brumbaugh was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Krista King, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Fort Chiswell now has a losing record at 3-4. As for George Wythe, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Fort Chiswell will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Chilhowie at 5:00 p.m. Fort Chiswell's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Chilhowie's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for George Wythe, they will head out on the road to challenge Graham at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. George Wythe is facing Graham at the right time seeing as Graham is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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