Broad Run took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Loudoun Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Spartans skirted past the Vikings 7-5. With that win, the Spartans brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Anna Weltens
| 04/01/25 vs Loudoun Valley | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Westfield | 1 |
| 03/24/25 vs Battlefield | 1 |
| 03/18/25 @ Heritage | 1 |
| 03/17/25 vs Dominion | 1 |
Anna Weltens was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over 6.1 innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Annabelle Widding was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Megan McNally also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Broad Run hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Loudoun Valley struck out 13 times.
Broad Run has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Loudoun Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Broad Run will challenge Stone Bridge at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Loudoun Valley, they will take on Lightridge at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bolts will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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