Softball Recap: North Hagerstown Hubs vs. South Hagerstown Rebels
North Hagerstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. Their tough 19-1 loss to the South Hagerstown Rebels might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to North Hagerstown of the 9-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For South Hagerstown's part, Madi Wade and Kailia Burke made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Wade didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Burke tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Wade has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season. At bat, Wade went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Burke scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Brooke Buhrman was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ja'Seri Chapman, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
North Hagerstown's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for South Hagerstown, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
North Hagerstown is on the road again on Monday to play Tuscarora at 4:30 p.m. As for South Hagerstown, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Governor Thomas Johnson at 4:45 p.m.
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