Fighting Hornets
| 05/14/26 @ Goochland | 3-5 |
| 05/12/26 vs Albemarle | 10-0 |
| 05/07/26 vs Fluvanna County | 5-1 |
| 05/05/26 vs Western Albemarle | 6-5 |
| 05/04/26 vs Rappahannock County | 11-2 |
Orange County dropped down to 17-5 on Thursday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Goochland Bulldogs by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Fighting Hornets have suffered against the Bulldogs since May 17, 2022.
Emma Mastin made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Sydney Hearl, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
As for Goochland, their victory bumped their record up to 10-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 25, 2025.
On Goochland's side, Mollie Pickeral spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. Pickeral has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ryleigh Shapiro was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Orange County will be playing at home against Monticello at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Goochland, they will head out on the road to face off against Charlottesville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Black Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.28 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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