L.C. Bird extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 2-5. They lost 19-0 to the Prince George Royals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Skyhawks of the 18-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Prince George, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-2. Considering they have won six contests by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Prince George's part, Payton Finney made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Finney posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2025. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other pitching news, Karlee Vlkojan looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Riley Hacker was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlyn Hacker, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs.
Looking ahead, L.C. Bird will take on Amelia County at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Prince George, they will challenge Matoaca at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Royals 3.6, the Warriors 0) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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