Cumberland had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it seven. They lost 14-7 to the Fuqua Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dukes of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Fuqua, their win bumped their record up to 2-4. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
For Fuqua's part, Kenna Schmidt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits. Schmidt also set a new season-high mark in hits with four.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Collins Easter, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Mary Phaup, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Cumberland will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Prince Edward County at 5:00 p.m. on April 7. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.2 runs per game on average), something the Dukes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Fuqua, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-2 win against Miller School of Albemarle on the 30th.
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