Goochland scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the James Monroe Yellow Jackets with a sharp 19-1 win. The result was nothing new for Goochland, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Chelsey Farthing was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Farthing has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Farthing was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyndall Shapiro, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Sadie Grimes was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory (which was Goochland's third in a row) raised their record to 9-5. As for James Monroe, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10-1 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Goochland beat James Monroe by a score of 10-4 later that day.
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