Softball Recap: North Hagerstown Hubs vs. Berkeley Springs Indians
North Hagerstown had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their tough 14-1 defeat to the Berkeley Springs Indians might stick with them for a while. The loss means North Hagerstown is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Berkeley Springs' part, Ocean Clatterbuck and Alaira Harrington were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Clatterbuck tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Harrington pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Clatterbuck scored a run while going 2-for-5, while Harrington scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Allison Gray, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Emma Widmeyer was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Berkeley Springs' record now sits at 3-7.
North Hagerstown will head out on the road to challenge South Hagerstown at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Berkeley Springs, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 13-7 defeat vs. Northern on the 30th.
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