For the second straight game, Havre de Grace will face off against Edgewood. The Warriors will be playing at home against the Rams at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Havre de Grace has three straight wins, Edgewood has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Wednesday, Havre de Grace made easy work of Edgewood and carried off an 18-1 victory. Considering the Warriors have won five contests by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Sarah Weitzel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, Havre de Grace got a massive performance out of Jalynn Ludd, who scored four runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Ludd continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Kinsey Mentzer was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Havre de Grace kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Havre de Grace's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Edgewood, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
Edgewood's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Havre de Grace has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. It's a different story for Edgewood, though, as they've only averaged .358. Will they be able to contain Havre de Grace's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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