Friday just wasn't the day for Giles's offense. They lost 12-0 to the Fort Chiswell Pioneers on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, Giles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Fort Chiswell's part, Blair Jackson made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Jackson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. Jackson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Krista King was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Lilly Goforth, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Giles' defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Fort Chiswell, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Giles will head out on the road to challenge George Wythe at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. George Wythe's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Giles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fort Chiswell, they will be playing at home against Bland County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Bland County is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Fort Chiswell will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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