Virginia High extended their losing streak to 11 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They lost 20-5 to the Graham G-Men. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bearcats of the 9-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
As for Graham, the win snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-6 record. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
For Graham's part, Abby Houchins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Houchins has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Mykah Gregory was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Riley Harvey was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Virginia High will take on rival Marion at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Graham is set to face off against their familiar foe Tazewell at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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