The Caroline Cavaliers will venture away from home to challenge the Courtland Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Caroline is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Caroline's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They put the hurt on James Monroe with a sharp 10-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cavaliers.
Jaidyn Tingen
| 05/01/25 @ James Monroe | 11 |
| 04/29/25 vs Courtland | 7 |
| 04/24/25 @ Eastern View | 9 |
| 04/22/25 vs Culpeper County | 10 |
| 04/21/25 vs King William | 10 |
Jaidyn Tingen made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Rylee Chinault was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Jada Bolden, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, Courtland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against King George, falling 10-4.
Liz Gill was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.
Courtland's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Caroline, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2.
Caroline's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. The Cavaliers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Courtland, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Caroline continue to outrun the ball?
Caroline beat Courtland 6-3 in their previous matchup on Tuesday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cavaliers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
