It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Ashe County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top against the Freedom Patriots by a score of 10-7. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 21, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Maleah Lovell was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over eight innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Hannah Osborne
| 04/14/25 @ Freedom | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Freedom | 3 |
| 03/24/25 vs Johnson County | 3 |
| 03/16/24 @ Surry Central | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Watauga | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Osborne, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nadilyn Eason, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Ashe County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Freedom only managed eight hits.
Ashe County's record is now 9-7. As for Freedom, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Ashe County has already played their next matchup, an 11-6 loss against South Caldwell on the 15th. As for Freedom, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 14-11 win against Watauga on the 15th.
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