After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, L.C. Bird brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They blew past the Henrico Warriors 18-6. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory L.C. Bird has managed all season.
Smith Vargas tossed a big game, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, L.C. Bird got a massive performance out of Aiden Desha-Smith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tony Jones Jr, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Henrico's side, Zavion Jackson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Camden Nogueras, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
L.C. Bird's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Henrico, they dropped their record down to 0-5-1 with that defeat, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. L.C. Bird will take on James River Midlothian at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Henrico, they will head out on the road to challenge Highland Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland Springs will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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