Staunton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 23 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-15. They lost 18-0 to the Stuarts Draft Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-0 back in April.
As for Stuarts Draft, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. The result was nothing new for Stuarts Draft, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Stuarts Draft's part, Addyson Dameron made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Dameron has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Lynzie Carson was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Zoey Shover also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Staunton is set to face off against their familiar foe Fort Defiance at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Stuarts Draft will square off against rival Buffalo Gap at 5:30 p.m. on the 21st. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 1.8, the Bison 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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