Softball Recap: Hodgdon Hawks vs. Southern Aroostook Warriors
It was a good run, but Hodgdon unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 17-2 to the Southern Aroostook Warriors. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, Hodgdon couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Southern Aroostook's part, Brooke Shields was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Shields was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Cami Shields and Jordyn Bishop did most of the damage at the plate: Shields scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Bishop went 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs. Hannah McGary was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Hodgdon's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-3. As for Southern Aroostook, they pushed their record up to 10-2 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hodgdon will take on Central Aroostook at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Southern Aroostook, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Katahdin at 4:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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