Softball Recap: Madison Comprehensive Rams vs. Lexington Minutemen
Madison Comprehensive was the 18-0 winner over Lexington when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Madison Comprehensive Rams fell just short of the Lexington Minutemen by a score of 5-3 on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Madison Comprehensive has scored all season.
For Lexington's part, Makaree Chapman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. Chapman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Chapman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Chapman wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kylie Thornton, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Madison Comprehensive dropped their record down to 3-3 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Lexington, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Madison Comprehensive will challenge West Holmes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lexington, they will head out on the road to take on Mt. Vernon at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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