Softball Recap: Hampton Crabbers vs. Warwick Raiders
Hampton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Warwick Raiders by a score of 10-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hampton of the 13-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Warwick's part, Nataleigh Gabriel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Gabriel was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Burr, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Tanaysha Dixon was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Hampton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8-2. As for Warwick, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-7 record this season.
While Hampton had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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