Ashe County proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 12) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-10 win over the East Gaston Warriors.
Maleah Lovell
| 04/23/25 vs East Gaston | 4 |
| 04/14/25 @ Freedom | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Hibriten | 3 |
| 04/02/25 @ East Surry | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Alexander Central | 3 |
Maleah Lovell made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Isabella Farmer was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Caitlin Wood also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Ashe County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Ashe County's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-9. As for East Gaston, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 18-4.
Ashe County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for East Gaston, they will welcome West Caldwell at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. East Gaston's pitchers better be ready for this one: West Caldwell has averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.
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