Galax lost against Fort Chiswell back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Galax Maroon Tide suffered a tough 18-2 loss at the hands of the Fort Chiswell Pioneers. Galax has not had much luck with Fort Chiswell recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Emily Edwards was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Fort Chiswell's side, Blair Jackson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jackson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Jackson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Haley Brumbaugh was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Lilly Goforth, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Galax now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Fort Chiswell, their win bumped their record up to an identical 4-5.
Galax didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 10-0 defeat vs. George Wythe on the 16th. Fort Chiswell has also already played their next contest, a 10-0 loss against Lebanon on the 17th.
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