First Colonial came out on top against Tallwood on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Patriots took their match against the Lions 6-2. The Patriots haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Cori Evans made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maura Haesler, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Becca Eason also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Patriots
| 04/24/25 @ Tallwood | 6-2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Landstown | 11-10 |
| 03/31/25 @ Norview | 12-0 |
First Colonial's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Tallwood, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. First Colonial will square off against rival Kempsville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Tallwood is set to challenge their familiar foe Bayside at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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