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gdot OP
Mar 01, 2026 at 12:31 PM ET
After 4 weeks of softball, a few thoughts and observations...
* This is really a good team and they've consistently proven it * It seems the returning players have all improved their hitting and their patience, kudos to Rohs, Aldridge, and Yaeger as examples * The incoming freshmen have been a pleasant surprise, Gabby is hitting like an upper classman and the young pitchers have made huge contributions * We haven't seen a lot of the players Pete brought in from the portal but he hit a Home Run with Foster * Chatfield is seeing a beach ball when she's in the box and seems to be getting better each week and may break Peck's HR record before she leaves VT * Castine has shown flashes of herself before her injury, she was amazing before she got hurt, had more grand slams in a month than most kids get in a career * Lynch is a phenomenal player, she's a great fielder at the corner, a consistently clutch hitter and maybe the fastest baserunner we've had, she was amazing to watch going around the bases yesterday for her triple, she had no wasted motions and was trucking, be a great video study for all baserunners * Mazz is amazingly unflappable and seems to be able to get out of any situation she finds herself in, she seems to be more focused after runners are on base * Bree proved today she's human but boy has she been great on the mound. She's come in the game into some tuff situations and basically been unhittable ***Always heard people say the difference between a good team and a great team is consistency. If that's indeed the milestone then this team through 4 weeks has been great!!!! Hope the team's success continues as they are truly enjoyable to watch and support. Go Hokies

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ColWilliamFleming
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In the NCAA elite pitchers will have 65% or higher strikes vs pitch count.
Bree is right at 62% so far, And, this is just her first year. Good Div 1 batters will get her at times.