Rustburg has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rustburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, it was a hard-fought match, but Rustburg had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Brookville. The loss put an end to Rustburg's undefeated start to the season.
Laila Bigham put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Bigham was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, Emily Hines was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Nahla Bigham, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Jefferson Forest gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past Prince Edward County 12-2.
Like Rustburg, Jefferson Forest also got a great game from a two-way player: Ashleigh Johnson. On the mound, she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hailee Fortune, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Adrianna Reynolds was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Rustburg fell to 6-1. As for Jefferson Forest, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Rustburg hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Jefferson Forest struggles in that department as they've averaged .412. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rustburg came up short against Jefferson Forest when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 5-2. Will Rustburg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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