Mechanicsville hasn't had much luck against Hanover recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mustangs will take on the Hawks at 6:00 p.m. Hanover took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Mechanicsville, who comes in off a win.
While Mechanicsville's win against Freeman wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs won by a run and slipped past the Mavericks 7-6. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Bailey Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Johnson wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Camryn Shaw, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Another was Baylor Hughes, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Mechanicsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Freeman only managed six hits.
Meanwhile, Hanover fell victim to Midlothian and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Trojans, falling 10-0. The Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hanover's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Mechanicsville, their record now sits at 4-9.
Mechanicsville might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from Hanover when the teams last played last Wednesday. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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