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This was a nice gut-check come back win. Some demons were creeping
Chatfield still has a chance to get to her HR levels from the last two years, but it was nice to see her get to double digits. And then Abromavage delivered.
With the positives that are going to come, I would say that sending Foster home on that wild pitch in front of the pitcher was "criminal". I don't know if it was a decision by Foster or the coach sent her/didnd't stop her. I get the thought that her speed might get her there and to put pressure on the defense. But I would think that Aldridge at the player was a higher percentage chance of bringing her home than trying to be a ball that was a bit in front of the pitcher.
The wild pitch that got away that allowed UNC to take the lead was going to be a "c'mon.... " and would have invited "here we go against" posts about wild pitches, control, mistakes. So, to come back in the bottom of the 5th and recover with the win was nice.
Interesting decision to start Carrico in the first game. Could have thrown UNC scouting at least for tonight off. They have scouted Carrico, but likely walked into today with the Mazzarone scouting report in their head. Carrico did well. She held Legette largely in check.
Speaking of Mazzarone, just such tough luck with the nubber out when she had a chance for a big productive at-bat. We are waiting for her to have a bigger impact at the plate, but she only gets random pinch hits now.
Early on, we were just under everytthing until Chatfield getting under with her first HR paid off. Those earlier at-bats were not bad. Just not enough distance or gap placement. Some at-bats were fast, like that second inning.
Posted: 04/24/2026 at 09:46 PM ET
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This was a nice gut-check come back win. Some demons were creeping
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-- VAHokie89
Apr 24, 2026 at 09:46 PM ET
VAHokie89
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04/24/26 09:46 PM ET
Emma needs to avoid walking batters
-- VermontDDS
Apr 25, 2026 at 07:14 AM ET
VermontDDS
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04/25/26 07:14 AM ET
I thought this in the liberty game
-- VAHokie89
Apr 25, 2026 at 07:57 AM ET
VAHokie89
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04/25/26 07:57 AM ET
The 'committee/staff' pitching at the beginning of the season was . .
-- MidloHokie
Apr 25, 2026 at 08:31 AM ET
MidloHokie
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04/25/26 08:31 AM ET
The "little thing" that almost cost the game . . .
-- MidloHokie
Apr 24, 2026 at 09:52 PM ET
MidloHokie
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04/24/26 09:52 PM ET
She clearly did not come up as a catcher. Either that, or like Pete, her
-- King of Hokies
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
King of Hokies
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04/24/26 10:06 PM ET
Pretty sure she was a highly ranked catcher coming out of high school. Also
-- Hokie_Forester
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM ET
Hokie_Forester
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04/24/26 10:26 PM ET
Nobody watches HS softball except parents. No question she was a HS . .
-- MidloHokie
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:29 PM ET
MidloHokie
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04/24/26 10:29 PM ET
When I saw HS I mean travel ball as well. Pretty sure she was pretty highly
-- Hokie_Forester
Apr 25, 2026 at 04:51 AM ET
Hokie_Forester
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04/25/26 04:51 AM ET
This is the only answer that makes sense. She has never been good
-- King of Hokies
Apr 24, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
King of Hokies
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04/24/26 11:08 PM ET
She was recruited as a catcher.**
-- hokietony
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM ET
hokietony
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04/24/26 10:26 PM ET
@MidloHokie see below. Your thoughts would be appreciated**
-- HokieAllMyLife
Apr 24, 2026 at 09:56 PM ET
HokieAllMyLife
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04/24/26 09:56 PM ET
It's on ongoing issue. I've noted all season that she tries to 'pick' . .
-- MidloHokie
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
MidloHokie
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04/24/26 10:10 PM ET
No way is she being coached that way. It's being tolerated at best.
-- King of Hokies
Apr 24, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
King of Hokies
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04/24/26 11:09 PM ET
still kinda surprised there aren't more stolen bases against us. I know if
-- HokieAllMyLife
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:17 PM ET
HokieAllMyLife
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04/24/26 10:17 PM ET
Fewer teams steal bases than a decade ago. Everybody focusing on . .
-- MidloHokie
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM ET
MidloHokie
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04/24/26 10:33 PM ET
This may be a 1st. Liked 3 of your posts tonight. lol. hope to get the
-- HokieAllMyLife
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:35 PM ET
HokieAllMyLife
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04/24/26 10:35 PM ET