William Campbell hadn't done well against Altavista recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Generals came out on top against the Colonels by a score of 7-2. This was a revenge game for the Generals: when they faced off against the Colonels back in April, they had to take a 7-4 defeat.
Estella Short spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, Peighton Francis and Arnesia Dews did most of the damage at the plate: Francis went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double, while Dews went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Dews has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Ensley, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
William Campbell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
William Campbell's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Altavista, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. William Campbell is set to challenge their familiar foe Nelson County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Altavista will square off against rival Dan River at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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