The Lions continue their undefeated streak after securing two wins on Tuesday afternoon against Rappahannock. Game one started with senior Austin Nicholas on the mound for Louisa.

Nicholas got off to a fast start in the first inning allowing no runs with only one baserunner. Louisa offense failed to score a run in the first inning, however, the bats came alive in the second inning. Junior Jack McDonald led off the rally with a single to left field followed by a walk and a fielder’s choice to give Louisa a 3-0 lead over the Rappahannock Raiders.

The Raiders acquired their first hit in the third inning followed by two fielder’s choice, however, Raiders’ offense still failed to score a run. Louisa's offense allowed two baserunners in the bottom of the third, but kept their lead at 3-0 over the Raiders.

The Raiders scored their only run in the first game on a single from Jordan Hoover but quickly ended the inning on a strikeout. Nicholas pitched six strong innings to secure the win in game one for Louisa. “I really had command over my curveball today,” said Nicholas. “The defense played really well behind me. That was all I needed.”
 
When questioning Nicholas about the team’s approach in game two, he responded, “We knew we had to hit the ball better. We knew we had to have a better approach at the plate.”

The Lions had a strong game two, beating the Raiders 10-1. Sophomore Michael Barber started on the mound for the Lions in his first Varsity start. Barber allowed one walk, no hits, and no runs through three strong innings.

Louisa was held scoreless until the bottom of the third inning, sending ten batters to the plate. J.B. Lamb led off the inning with a single to left field followed by a walk from Blue Taylor. Senior Matt West drove in two runs on a double to left field. The next pitch, Lliam Grubbs doubled to bring in two more runs for the Lions. Jack McDonald brought in Grubbs on a single to centerfield giving the Lions a 5-0 lead.

Barber allowed three baserunners with one out in the top of the fourth, which then brought in junior Owen Agee to relieve. Agee got two quick outs and the Raiders were once again held scoreless. Louisa extended their lead to 10-0 through three innings after RBI’s from Grubbs, McDonald, King, and Lamb.

Agee only allowed one run in 3.2 innings pitched and Louisa improves to 6-0 on the season. “I just started the batters with strikes,” said Barber. “I’m feeling really good about my first start. The defense played really well today.”

The Lions look to continue their undefeated streak at Patrick Henry on Friday. Let’s go Lions!

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