Softball Game Preview: Herndon Hornets vs. Wakefield Warriors

The Herndon Hornets will face off against the Wakefield Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

Tuesday just wasn't the day for Herndon's offense. They fell just short of Langley by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday. The loss put an end to the Hornets' undefeated start to the season.

Meanwhile, Wakefield put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on George C. Marshall with a sharp 11-1 victory.

Regan Hughes made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Hughes was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.

In other batting news, Wakefield let Tatum Oliver and Reece Wilder run wild. Oliver scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Wilder scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Kira Zoeller was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.

Wakefield's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Herndon, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.