Lightridge has won three straight games at home, while Midlothian has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Bolts will host the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Lightridge 1.5, Midlothian 1.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Thursday, Lightridge got the win against John Champe by a conclusive 12-1. The result was nothing new for the Bolts, who have now won three matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Karissa Bowes
| 04/10/25 vs John Champe | 6 |
| 04/03/25 vs Loudoun Valley | 5 |
| 03/25/25 @ Centreville | 5 |
| 04/23/24 @ Potomac Falls | 5 |
| 05/22/24 @ Independence | 4 |
Karissa Bowes tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and not a single walk). Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Larissa Azurin was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Avery Sullivan was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Midlothian beat James River Midlothian 6-2 on Thursday.
Charlotte Daniels spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Gianna Caranante was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Vozar, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Midlothian's win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Lightridge, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 8-0.
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