Softball Recap: Strasburg Sets Scoring Season-High Against Luray

Rams

Team Score (Highest)

04/17/25 @ Luray	19
04/01/25 @ Fort Defiance	15
04/08/25 @ Rappahannock County	12
04/04/25 vs Stonewall Jackson	12
03/18/25 @ Sherando	5

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Strasburg). They put the hurt on the Luray Bulldogs with a sharp 19-2 victory on Thursday. With that win, the Rams brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.

Ava Mayhew made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other batting news, Hannah Merriner was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Kenley Arnold was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and two runs.

Strasburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Strasburg has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Luray, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Strasburg will face off against Madison County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Luray, they will square off against Central Woodstock at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.