Softball Recap: Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots vs. South Hagerstown Rebels
Governor Thomas Johnson had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-4 walloping at the hands of the South Hagerstown Rebels. Governor Thomas Johnson was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as South Hagerstown apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For South Hagerstown's part, Madi Wade made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, 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 consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Wade was even better at the plate, 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. Aubrey Rayhel was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
South Hagerstown has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season.
Governor Thomas Johnson will head out on the road to take on North Hagerstown at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Governor Thomas Johnson is facing North Hagerstown at the right time seeing as North Hagerstown is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for South Hagerstown, they will be playing at home against Urbana at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. South Hagerstown is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season.
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