Lightridge extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday, bumping them up to 3-0. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Broad Run Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bolts have posted since May 15, 2025.

Karissa Bowes
| 03/24/26 vs Broad Run | 5 |
| 05/15/25 @ Independence | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Potomac Falls | 0 |
| 05/02/25 vs Battlefield | 8 |
Lightridge got a great performance from Karissa Bowes as she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. What's more, Bowes posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2025.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Larissa Azurin, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Broad Run fell to 2-1. The loss put an end to their undefeated start to the season.
On Broad Run's side, Anna Weltens was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Weltens has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double.
Weltens wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Walker, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Coming up, Lightridge will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Loudoun County at 6:30 p.m. As for Broad Run, they will venture away from home to face off against Freedom at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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