Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Castlewood). They were the clear victors by a 21-1 margin over the Thomas Walker Pioneers on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Blue Devils needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
J Phillips made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Phillips was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Summers, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Emma Meadows also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Castlewood was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .583. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
| 05/02/25 @ Thomas Walker | 21-1 |
| 04/29/25 vs J.I. Burton | 0-4 |
| 04/28/25 vs Rye Cove | 6-5 |
| 04/22/25 @ Eastside | 0-6 |
| 04/18/25 @ Twin Springs | 1-7 |
Castlewood's win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-10. As for Thomas Walker, they are on a 27-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Castlewood and Thomas Walker could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Virginia Rankings. The Blue Devils will challenge Twin Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (229 vs. 68). Meanwhile, Thomas Walker (ranked 329th) will meet J.I. Burton (ranked 152nd) at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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