The James River Midlothian Rapids will be playing at home against the Deep Run Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, James River Midlothian gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 10-4 margin over Monacan.
Addi Dodson made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Dodson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, Raigan Kelley and Megan Barfield did most of the damage at the plate: Kelley scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Barfield scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brooke Long, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Deep Run has not done well against Glen Allen recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Deep Run skirted past Glen Allen 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Deep Run.
Hope Tate spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jessica Kolkhorst was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
James River Midlothian's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Deep Run, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-3.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. James River Midlothian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Deep Run struggles in that department as they've averaged .373. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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