Herndon had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against the Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials on Wednesday as the Herndon Hornets made off with a 13-4 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Hornets as it put an end to their 14-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Cadence Godshalk made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Godshalk was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Emilia Korsvall was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Katie McGee, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Looking ahead, Herndon will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Chantilly at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology, they will venture away from home to face off against Falls Church at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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