
Chargers
05/19/25 @ Buckingham | 3-2 |
05/15/25 vs Cumberland | 15-2 |
05/12/25 vs Mecklenburg County | 17-4 |
05/08/25 vs Randolph-Henry | 11-1 |
05/06/25 @ Prince Edward County | 10-0 |
Lunenburg Central extended their winning streak to five on Monday, bumping their season record up to 13-2 in the process. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Buckingham Knights. The game was the first time the Chargers have beaten the Knights on their field since June 1, 2021.
Having lost for the first time this season, Buckingham fell to 13-1. The contest marked their lowest-scoring game so far this season.
For Buckingham's part, Avery Schaeffer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Schaeffer has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ty Wilkerson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lunenburg Central will face off against Amelia County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Buckingham, they will take on Cumberland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dukes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.14 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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