Firebirds
| 04/22/26 @ Armstrong | 10 |
| 04/22/26 @ Thomas Jefferson | 7 |
| 04/17/26 vs Southampton | 1 |
| 04/16/26 @ Holly Grove Christian | 5 |
| 04/10/26 vs Holly Grove Christian | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
Arcadia not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 19, 2025 (when they won 25-2). They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Armstrong Wildcats. Considering the Firebirds have won three contests by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ryann Giddins and Brinlee Kauthen were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Giddins struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Kauthen struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Giddins went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs, while Kauthen went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs Kauthen has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Arcadia got a big performance out of Payton Taylor, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs. That's the most hits Taylor has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Benedict, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Arcadia was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .516. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Arcadia and bumps their season record up to 7-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Armstrong, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Arcadia will take on Chincoteague at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Armstrong, they will challenge Greensville County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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