Lord Botetourt put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They put the hurt on the William Byrd Terriers with a sharp 9-1 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Lord Botetourt also won the last time the pair played last Friday.
Grace Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bry Orange, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mikayla Reed, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Lord Botetourt has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for William Byrd, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lord Botetourt's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Northside at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Northside is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Lord Botetourt will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for William Byrd, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Staunton River at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Staunton River's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so William Byrd's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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