Softball Recap: Atlee Raiders vs. Thomas Dale Knights
In what's become a running theme this season, Atlee gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They never let the Thomas Dale Knights onto the board and left with a 7-0 win. Winning may never get old, but Atlee sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Sierra Kegley was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Kegley has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kegley was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Shannon McKeever and Camdyn Metts did most of the damage at the plate: McKeever went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Metts scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bailey Bucholz, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Atlee has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Thomas Dale, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Atlee will take on Hanover at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hanover will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Atlee surely won't give up without a fight. As for Thomas Dale, they will be playing at home against James River Midlothian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. James River Midlothian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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