Cox's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Green Run Stallions an 18-0 shutout. The Falcons haven't had any issues with the Stallions recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Alexa Colon was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Morgan Hauser
| 05/08/25 @ Green Run | 5 |
| 05/10/24 @ Landstown | 3 |
| 03/26/24 vs Tallwood | 3 |
| 05/16/24 vs Princess Anne | 2 |
| 04/25/24 @ Green Run | 2 |
In other batting news, Cox got a massive performance out of Morgan Hauser, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave Hauser a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Daisy Kriz, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Cox hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive matches.
Cox's record is now 10-5. As for Green Run, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Cox and Green Run could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Virginia Rankings. The Falcons will take on Kellam at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (88 vs. 12). Meanwhile, Green Run (ranked 275th) will meet Kempsville (ranked 73rd) at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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