Staunton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 23-3 to the Stuarts Draft Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Staunton of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Stuarts Draft's part, Addyson Dameron was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Dameron was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Maddy Miller was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Allison Brooks, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Staunton's loss dropped their record down to 2-10-1. As for Stuarts Draft, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-5-2 record this season.
Staunton will head out on the road to face off against Rockbridge County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rockbridge County is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats at home, meaning Staunton will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Stuarts Draft will take on Staunton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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