The Stonewall Jackson Generals will challenge the Staunton Storm at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Stonewall Jackson has given up an average of 16.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Stonewall Jackson fell victim to Clarke County and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 24-0 to the Eagles. The defeat continues a trend for the Generals in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost six in a row.
Meanwhile, Staunton came into Friday's matchup having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Fort Defiance by a score of 6-2 on Friday.
Nathan Neil made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Neil wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gabryel Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Staunton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Staunton's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 2-9. As for Stonewall Jackson, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Stonewall Jackson suffered a grim 13-4 defeat to Staunton when the teams last played back in March. Will the Generals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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