Virginia Softball Dominates JMU with Season-High 12 Runs on Nine Hits
In a dominant performance, Virginia softball secured a 12-3 victory over JMU with a commanding five-run first inning and a total of eight runs in the first two innings. The Cavaliers improved to 22-10, scoring 12 runs on nine hits, while JMU fell to 18-13, managing to bring across three runs on six hits. Key players included Reed Butler, who extended her on-base streak to 25 games, KK Mathis with a multi-hit game, and Madison Edwards with 16 walks this season.
The Big PictureThe game saw Virginia's strong offensive performance early on, establishing a significant lead that JMU couldn't recover from, showcasing the team's firepower and solidifying their position in the season.
By the Numbers- Virginia scored 8 runs in the first two innings on 9 hits.
- JMU brought across 3 runs on 6 hits with 1 error.
- Virginia improved to 22-10 with a season-high 12 runs.
- JMU dropped to 18-13, scoring 3 runs and committing an error.
- Reed Butler extended her on-base streak to 25 consecutive games.
- KK Mathis recorded her 13th multi-hit game of the season.
- JMU faces Georgia State in a three-game home conference series following the defeat.
JMU will look to bounce back as they prepare to face Georgia State in a home conference series starting tomorrow at 4 p.m., with television coverage provided by ESPN+.
Bottom LineVirginia's dominant performance, particularly in the early innings, highlighted by a five-run first inning, secured a decisive victory over JMU, showcasing their offensive strength and setting the tone for upcoming games. JMU faces a critical matchup against Georgia State in their next three-game series, aiming to recover from this setback.
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