Softball Recap: Maggie Walker vs. Deep Run Wildcats
If Maggie Walker was riding high off their 26-3 takedown of Henrico last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Maggie Walker's tough 14-2 loss to the Deep Run Wildcats on Friday might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Maggie Walker in their matchups with Deep Run: they've now lost eight in a row.
Alyssa Jones made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-1 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anu Ramesh, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
On Deep Run's side, Braelyn Baulsir made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Baulsir was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alana Collier was a standout: she scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Charlotte Boswell was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Maggie Walker's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Deep Run, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Maggie Walker will head out on the road to face off against Meadowbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Meadowbrook is coming into the contest with five straight defeats at home, meaning Maggie Walker will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Deep Run will take on King William at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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