Staunton barely beat Waynesboro the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Storm came out on top against the Little Giants on Thursday by a score of 8-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That looming 8-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Storm yet this season.
Nathan Neil made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. Neil was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Gabe Johnson
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In other batting news, Gabe Johnson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Zack Hinkle also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Staunton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waynesboro only managed five hits.
The win snapped Staunton's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 3-9 record. As for Waynesboro, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.
Coming up, Staunton will take on Alleghany at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Waynesboro, they will square off against James River at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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