The Goochland Bulldogs will square off against the William Monroe Dragons at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Goochland gave up the first runs last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. Everything went their way against Culpeper County as Goochland made off with a 10-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Ryleigh Shapiro, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. She also put up two doubles, which were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Markey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
William Monroe not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 22, 2024. They were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over Madison County.
The victory made it two in a row for Goochland and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for William Monroe, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Goochland took their win against William Monroe in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 12-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Goochland since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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