Arcadia proved they can win big on Friday (they won by nine) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Nansemond River Warriors 8-7. This was payback for the Firebirds, who suffered a 5-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ryann Giddins 2028 made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Giddins 2028 was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, Arcadia let Payton Taylor and Megan Montross run wild. Taylor went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Montross went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Benedict, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Arcadia's record is now 2-0. As for Nansemond River, their record now sits at 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Arcadia will head out to take on Easton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Nansemond River, they will face off against Lakeland at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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