Staunton is 0-10 against Stuarts Draft since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Storm will square off against the Cougars at 5:30 p.m. Staunton has given up an average of 16.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Staunton fell victim to Fort Defiance and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Indians, falling 16-0. The Storm's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Stuarts Draft and Riverheads, and Riverheads kept the tradition alive. The Cougars fell just short of the Gladiators by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday.
Lillian Krieg was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Stuarts Draft has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Staunton, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Staunton might still be hurting after the 20-1 defeat they got from Stuarts Draft in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Storm avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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