Softball Game Preview: Warhill Lions vs. Jamestown Eagles

By Team Reports May 8, 2025, 12:49am

Softball Preview: Warhill Lions vs. Jamestown Eagles

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Warhill is a perfect 10-0 against Jamestown since May of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Lions will head out to square off against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Warhill's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last four games.

Warhill came out on top against Lafayette last Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run second inning. The Lions put the hurt on the Rams with a sharp 13-1 victory. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by six runs or more this season.

Skyler Wilson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Wilson was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

In other batting news, Ella White and Payton Auerbach - GMU did most of the damage at the plate: White got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and three RBI, while Auerbach - GMU went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI White has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Annabelle Hall, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple.

Warhill was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in four consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Jamestown, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over Lafayette on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won four in a row.

Like Warhill, Jamestown also got a great game from a two-way player: Grace Hughes. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Hughes has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.

In other batting news, Ava Cramer was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Zoe Mayes was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Warhill has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Jamestown, their record is now 5-9.

Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Warhill hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .430. However, it's not like Jamestown struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Warhill skirted past Jamestown 3-1 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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