Blacksburg's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Auburn Eagles and snuck past 6-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Blacksburg also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Lorelei Spradlin was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Spradlin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Spradlin was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Clara McMahon and Molly Lyon did most of the damage at the plate: McMahon went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs, while Lyon went 2-for-4 with a home run. Aubrey Hudgins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Auburn's side, Samantha Anderson and Kaylee Ramrattan stepped up to the plate in a big way. Anderson went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs, while Ramrattan went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Blacksburg has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. As for Auburn, their defeat ended a 19-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blacksburg will take on Patrick Henry at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Blacksburg's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Patrick Henry's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Auburn, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Bland County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Auburn is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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