Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Roane County). Everything went their way against the Poca Dots on Tuesday as they made off with an 18-3 win. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by ten runs or more this season.
Payton Chandler made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season.
Elizabeth Greathouse
| 04/08/25 vs Poca | 4 |
| 03/21/25 @ Wirt County | 3 |
| 03/22/25 vs Richwood | 2 |
| 04/18/24 vs Braxton County | 2 |
| 04/10/24 @ Calhoun | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elizabeth Greathouse, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Fair Smelko, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Roane County pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Poca, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Roane County will welcome Ripley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raiders are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Poca, they will challenge Wahama at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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