Cougars
| 04/10/25 vs Buffalo Gap | 8-2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Staunton | 20-1 |
| 04/03/25 vs Riverheads | 9-0 |
| 04/01/25 @ Waynesboro | 9-3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Nelson County | 8-3 |
Stuarts Draft came tearing into Thursday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Buffalo Gap Bison. This was payback for the Cougars, who suffered a 6-5 loss the last time these two teams met.
Karlee Layne made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Sierra Whetsel was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. AllyKate Lunsford was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Stuarts Draft kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive matchups.
Stuarts Draft now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Buffalo Gap, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-3.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Stuarts Draft will face off against rival Fort Defiance at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Buffalo Gap is set to square off against their familiar foe Wilson Memorial at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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