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Cabell Midland faced Spring Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Knights were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Timberwolves. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won 14 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Audrea Watts was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nicole Harris, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Becca Conrad, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Cabell Midland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Spring Valley only posted an OBP of .167.
Cabell Midland's win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 22-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Spring Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
As of now, neither Cabell Midland nor Spring Valley have any future games scheduled.
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