While Lancaster didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on Rappahannock County with a sharp 12-2 victory on Thursday. The Red Devils' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Addie George made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. George was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ayla Saunders was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lily Hathaway, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Lancaster always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .800. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Red Devils
| 03/27/25 vs Rappahannock County | 12-2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Mathews | 11-1 |
| 03/19/25 vs King & Queen Central | 1-0 |
| 03/18/25 vs West Point | 4-3 |
Lancaster's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Rappahannock County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Coincidentally, Lancaster and Rappahannock County will both be playing Nottoway the next time they take the field. Lancaster will host Nottoway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Rappahannock County will head out to face them at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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