The Varina Blue Devils are taking a road trip to face off against the Highland Springs Springers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Varina has given up an average of 14.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Varina fell victim to Manchester and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Lancers, falling 13-0. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Varina saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Samiah Green, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, Highland Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 17-4 to Hanover.
Samantha Gathright made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Tiyah McFail also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Varina now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Highland Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Varina has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Highland Springs struggles in that department as they've averaged .497. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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