Softball Recap: Seven Straight Home Victories for East Davidson

While East Davidson put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Lexington. The Golden Eagles put the hurt on the Yellowjackets with a sharp 17-0 win. Considering the Golden Eagles have won six games by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Nikki Beal made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.

In other batting news, East Davidson let Kyndall Williams and Kenzi Cribb run wild. Williams scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Cribb went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. What's more, Williams posted two triples, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Brynne Varsamis was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.

East Davidson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .933. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

East Davidson's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Lexington, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.

Looking ahead, East Davidson will be playing in front of their home fans against Glenn at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Golden Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lexington, they are taking a road trip to square off against South Davidson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.