Powhatan is 7-1 against Monacan since March of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Indians will take on the Chiefs at 5:00 p.m. Powhatan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Powhatan will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Prince George on Monday. The Indians were the clear victors by a 15-3 margin over the Royals. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 12 runs or more this season.
Ava Harper
| 04/21/25 vs Prince George | 3 |
| 05/09/24 vs Clover Hill | 2 |
| 03/26/24 @ Monacan | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs James River Midlothian | 1 |
| 04/09/25 @ Varina | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Ava Harper, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Mazie Harmon was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Powhatan hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Monacan fell victim to Matoaca and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 8-0 to the Warriors. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Chiefs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Monacan's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Powhatan, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Monacan's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Powhatan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. It's a different story for Monacan, though, as they've only averaged .243. Will they be able to contain Powhatan's hitters?
Powhatan was able to grind out a solid victory over Monacan in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Indians since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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