Cumberland's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the Monticello Mustangs by a score of 17-12. The high-scoring effort was just what the Dukes needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Aleecia Mitchell was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Karma Dudley was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs and two RBI.
Dukes
| 03/23/26 @ Monticello | 45% |
| 05/29/25 @ Altavista | 20% |
| 05/22/25 @ Prince Edward County | 40% |
| 05/20/25 @ Buckingham | 6.2% |
| 05/15/25 vs Lunenburg Central | 9.5% |
| + 5 more games |
Cumberland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2025.
The win got Cumberland back to even at 1-1. As for Monticello, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Cumberland will be playing at home against Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Dukes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Monticello, they will head out to challenge Stuarts Draft at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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