Softball Preview: James River Midlothian Rapids vs. Powhatan Indians
James River Midlothian is 0-6 against Powhatan since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The James River Midlothian Rapids will be playing in front of their home fans against the Powhatan Indians at 6:00 p.m. James River Midlothian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, James River Midlothian came up short against Midlothian and fell 9-5.
Katie Horvath was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Powhatan had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs), and they went ahead and made it three back in March. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Chiefs a 12-0 shutout. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Powhatan has managed all season.
Madalyn Johnson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Harper, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mazie Harmon, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
James River Midlothian now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Powhatan, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
James River Midlothian suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Powhatan when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will James River Midlothian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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