James River Midlothian had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the L.C. Bird Skyhawks with a sharp 18-8 win on Wednesday. With that victory, James River Midlothian brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Savannah Overton made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. Overton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Katie Horvath was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Megan Barfield was another key contributor, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
James River Midlothian's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for L.C. Bird, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. James River Midlothian will take on Manchester at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for L.C. Bird, they will be playing at home against Powhatan at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Powhatan will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something L.C. Bird surely won't give up without a fight.
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