The Lions fought a hard game but struggled offensively in their 2-0 loss against Fluvanna Tuesday night. Junior, Kevin Ward took the mound for the Flucos while Garrett Duerson got the call for the Lions.
The Flucos jumped to an early start in the top of the first with a leadoff single from Ryan Groome. Duerson was able to record three quick outs to end the top half of the inning. Ward recorded his first two strikeouts in the bottom of the first keeping the game at 0-0.
A pitchers duel took place until the top of the third inning. Duerson allowed back-to-back singles and a walk to load the bases. Ward flew out to left field, scoring the runner from third to give Fluvanna a 1-0 lead over Louisa.
Fluvanna scored their second run in the top of the fifth inning on an RBI double from Ward, his second RBI of the night. Duerson pitched seven strong innings, but Fluvanna dominated the bats collecting seven hits on the night. Duerson allowed just three walks on the day throwing four strikeouts.
Ward threw a complete game shutout allowing one hit, no walks, and twelve strikeouts. The Lions fall 2-6 on the regular season and are set to play Albemarle on Thursday night. Let’s Go Lions!
