If Richmond was feeling good fresh off their 15-2 takedown of Pinecrest last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Raiders fell just short of the Jack Britt Buccaneers by a score of 8-7 on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 17-12 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Madee Pearson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Trinity Lockhart
| 04/02/25 vs Jack Britt | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Pinecrest | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Southern Lee | 5 |
At the plate, Trinity Lockhart and Mikayla English stepped up to the plate in a big way. Lockhart scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while English went 2-for-4 with one home run. Lockhart has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jakayla Steele, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Richmond's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Jack Britt, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Richmond didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 defeat against Hoke County on the 4th. As for Jack Britt, they have also already played their next game, a 16-15 victory against Purnell Swett on the 4th.
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