Blacksburg got themselves on the board against Radford on Thursday, but Radford never followed suit. They blew past the Bobcats 15-0. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 16-3 back in March.
Madelyn Williams made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Sydney Deane and Clara McMahon did most of the damage at the plate: Deane got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while McMahon went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI McMahon has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Keely Semtner, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Blacksburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Radford only posted an OBP of .250.
Blacksburg's win bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Radford, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blacksburg will challenge Cave Spring at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Radford, they will take on Glenvar at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Highlanders will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Bobcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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