Galax was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 19-0 to the Fort Chiswell Pioneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Galax of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Maddason Bobbitt and Jayden Leonard did some serious damage despite the final result: Bobbitt scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Leonard went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Fort Chiswell's side, Krista King and Blair Jackson made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, King tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Jackson struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 19 consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, King scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4, while Jackson went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Haley Brumbaugh was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with a home run and six RBI. She hasn't dropped below five RBI for three straight games. Bri Cody was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Galax's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Fort Chiswell, they pushed their record up to 13-8 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Galax didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-5 loss vs. George Wythe on the 13th. Fort Chiswell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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