Goochland's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Fluvanna County Flying Flucos by a score of 9-4. That's more bragging rights for Goochland, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Chelsey Farthing was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Farthing has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Farthing was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Goochland let Alison Croker and Emma Whaley loose on the outfield. Croker scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Whaley scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ellie Toney, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Goochland's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. As for Fluvanna County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-6.
Goochland will be playing at home against Louisa County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fluvanna County, they will head out on the road to square off against Broadway at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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