After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Page County, Strasburg was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They never let the Luray Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 13-0 win. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by six runs or more this season.
Ava Mayhew was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madison Wilkins, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Chelsea Stine was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Rams
| 05/15/25 vs Luray | 60% |
| 05/09/25 @ Page County | 16.7% |
| 05/06/25 vs Clarke County | 43.3% |
| 05/02/25 vs Rappahannock County | 42.9% |
| 04/30/25 @ James Wood | 19.2% |
| + 17 more games |
Strasburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Strasburg pushed their record up to 11-7 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Luray, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Strasburg will venture away from home to square off against Clarke County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Luray, they will head out to take on Page County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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