Meadowbrook is 0-10 against Matoaca since May of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Monarchs will host the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Meadowbrook took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Petersburg with a sharp 10-4 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Monarchs needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Devon Harris made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over 5.2 innings pitched. Harris was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Vaughan, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. He also hit a triple, marking his first of the season. Tre Turner was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Matoaca waltzed into their match on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Colonials.
Matoaca's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.9 runs over those games. As for Meadowbrook, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Meadowbrook might still be hurting after the 10-2 defeat they got from Matoaca when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Monarchs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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