Golden Eagles
| 04/24/25 @ Liberty | 7-2 |
| 04/22/25 @ William Byrd | 11-8 |
| 04/18/25 vs Northside | 11-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Franklin County | 10-7 |
| 04/05/25 @ Turner Ashby | 5-2 |
| + 3 more games |
Staunton River had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.4 runs) and they went ahead and made it eight on Thursday. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the Liberty Minutemen. The Golden Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Minutemen, too.
Payton Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Staunton River got a massive performance out of Payton Chewning, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kailynne Keister, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and one stolen base.
Staunton River hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive contests.
Staunton River's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Liberty, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Staunton River will welcome Fleming at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Liberty, they will be playing at home against Amherst County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Minutemen surely won't give up without a fight.
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