Shenandoah took a 16-run loss the last time they faced off against Yorktown, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Raiders skirted past the Tigers 9-7. This was payback for the Raiders, who suffered a 17-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Olivia Watson
| 05/08/25 vs Yorktown | 6 |
| 05/07/25 @ Centerville | 8 |
| 05/02/25 vs Alexandria-Monroe | 9 |
| 04/29/25 vs Daleville | 11 |
| 04/28/25 vs Tri | 11 |
| + 6 more games |
Olivia Watson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, Lydia Schwagmeier was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gabrielle Patrick, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI and one triple.
Shenandoah lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Shenandoah has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Yorktown, their loss ended a 14-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shenandoah will venture away from home to take on Mt. Vernon at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Yorktown, they will head out to challenge Wes-Del at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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