If Broadway was feeling good off their 10-0 takedown of Rockbridge County on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Broadway Gobblers fell just short of the Spotswood Trailblazers by a score of 6-5 on Thursday. Broadway was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Spotswood apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
For Spotswood's part, Ben Yancey looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Yancey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Nate Leslie and Camden Blank did most of the damage at the plate: Leslie scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Blank scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Broadway's defeat dropped their record down to 15-4. As for Spotswood, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 15-4.
Broadway will be playing at home against Fluvanna County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Spotswood, they will face off against William Monroe at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Spotswood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
