Hopewell is 0-10 against Matoaca since April of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Blue Devils will head out on the road to face off against the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Matoaca took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Hopewell, who comes in off a win.
While Hopewell's victory against Meadowbrook wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blue Devils had just enough and edged out the Monarchs 1-0 on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their matchups with the Monarchs: they've now won six in a row.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Matoaca's offense. They fell just short of Godwin by a score of 1-0 on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Warriors' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Kaylee Hodges spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 18 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Matoaca's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2. As for Hopewell, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Hopewell suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Matoaca when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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