Petersburg hasn't had much luck against Matoaca recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Crimson Wave will welcome the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Petersburg has given up an average of 17.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Petersburg came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 15-2 to Prince George.
Meanwhile, Matoaca never let their opponents score on Thursday. They blew past Colonial Heights 6-0. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Kaylee Hodges made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 19 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Savannah Wright, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Abby Davis, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Matoaca kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Matoaca has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.1 runs on average over those games. As for Petersburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Petersburg suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Matoaca when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Crimson Wave have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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