Softball Preview: Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots vs. South Hagerstown Rebels
The Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots will be playing at home against the South Hagerstown Rebels at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
Governor Thomas Johnson is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They lost 16-4 to South Hagerstown on Tuesday.
For South Hagerstown's part, Madi Wade was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Wade has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Wade was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, South Hagerstown let Bethany Higgins and Ja'Seri Chapman loose on the outfield. Higgins scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Chapman scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Chapman is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Rayhel, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Governor Thomas Johnson suffered a grim 16-4 defeat to South Hagerstown when the teams last played on Tuesday. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of South Hagerstown's Kailia Burke, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Now that Governor Thomas Johnson knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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