Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Blacksburg). They put the hurt on the Pulaski County Cougars with a sharp 20-5 win on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Bruins with their most commanding win of the season.
Clara McMahon
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Clara McMahon was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sullivan Shealor was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Madelyn Williams, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Blacksburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .619. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Blacksburg and bumps their season record up to 5-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Pulaski County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blacksburg will host Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pulaski County, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Lord Botetourt at 5:00 p.m.
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