Softball Recap: Warren County Wildcats vs. Meridian Mustangs
If Warren County was riding high off their 10-0 takedown of Manassas Park last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Warren County Wildcats fell just short of the Meridian Mustangs by a score of 8-6 on Thursday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Warren County in their matchups with Meridian: they've now lost three in a row.
Olivia Kelly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Rebecca Jett was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three doubles and three RBI. Ariel Rogers was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Warren County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Meridian, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Warren County will take on Fauquier at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Meridian, they will be playing at home against Alexandria City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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