Lord Botetourt extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-7 in the process. They came up short against the Cave Spring Knights, falling 7-0. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Cavaliers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Cave Spring, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs on average over those games.
For Cave Spring's part, Caitlyn Karnes made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Karnes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Jayden Eanes was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Abigail Bradberry, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Lord Botetourt will head out on the road to challenge Staunton River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Cavaliers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cave Spring, they will be playing at home against Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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