Cumberland lost to Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Cumberland Dukes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association Patriots.
Maya Bell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Sydney Winslow was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Karma Dudley, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association's side, Sophia Peterson was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Peterson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Danielle Stowell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Cumberland's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-5. As for Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cumberland will face off against Amelia County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Isle of Wight Academy at 4:30 p.m. Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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