Yorktown dropped their record down to 11-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's 14-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Shenandoah Raiders by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered since May 28, 2024.
Abbey Booher was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Jaromin, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
As for Shenandoah, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
On Shenandoah's side, Olivia Watson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits. Watson has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lydia Schwagmeier, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Gabrielle Patrick was another key player, going 1-for-2 with four RBI and one triple.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Yorktown will take on Wes-Del in a tournament on Saturday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Shenandoah, they will challenge Mt. Vernon at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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