For the second straight game, Loudoun County will face off against Broad Run. The Captains will host the Spartans at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Loudoun County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Loudoun County beat Broad Run 6-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Captains.
For Broad Run's part, Anna Weltens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. Weltens has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Riley Coffey was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Broad Run's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 7-4. As for Loudoun County, their win bumped their record up to 8-4.
Broad Run's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Loudoun County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. It's a different story for Broad Run, though, as they've only averaged .253. Will they be able to contain Loudoun County's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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