For the second straight game, Loudoun County will face off against Woodgrove. The Captains will square off against the Wolverines at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Loudoun County 2.7, Woodgrove 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Loudoun County is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Virginia's top teams: Woodgrove, who was ranked 12th at the time (Loudoun County was ranked 24th). The Captains lost 10-0 to the Wolverines on Tuesday. The Captains' defeat signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
For Woodgrove's part, Virginia Dowell made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Dowell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Faith Barker, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Addie McCullers, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Woodgrove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive games.
Woodgrove has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Loudoun County, their loss dropped their record down to 14-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Loudoun County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Woodgrove struggles in that department as they've averaged .497. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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