Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Louisa County). They blew past the Albemarle Patriots 20-1 on Thursday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Regan McCavanagh made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other pitching news, Lily Ruckle looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk any time she's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Lauren Goodman was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Maya Akrum, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Lions
| 04/24/25 @ Albemarle | 69.2% |
| 04/23/25 @ Western Albemarle | 30% |
| 04/22/25 vs Fluvanna County | 35.5% |
| 04/10/25 vs Monticello | 17.2% |
| 04/09/25 vs Godwin | 22.2% |
| + 3 more games |
Louisa County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .692. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
The victory (which was Louisa County's third in a row) raised their record to 6-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Albemarle, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Louisa County will welcome Freeman at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Albemarle, they will host Goochland at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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