Chesapeake hit Leonardtown with a four-run seventh inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Raiders fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 5-4. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Ashley Watson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Vanessa Brooks made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was MacKenzie Moore, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and two RBI.
Leonardtown's defeat dropped their record down to 18-5. As for Chesapeake, their victory bumped their record up to 12-6.
Coming up, Leonardtown will venture away from home to face off against Glen Allen at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. Chesapeake does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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