The Powhatan Indians will square off against the Midlothian Trojans at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Powhatan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Powhatan didn't have quite enough to beat Clover Hill and fell 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Indians have suffered against the Cavaliers since April 12, 2022.
Mazie Harmon and Harlynne Crain stepped up to the plate in a big way. Harmon got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run, while Crain went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Midlothian came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They didn't even let the Bulldogs on the board, marking their second-straight 11-0 shutout. Considering the Trojans have won nine games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Bella Mousa, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-2. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Erika Fiege, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one triple.
Midlothian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .850. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Midlothian's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Powhatan, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Powhatan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Midlothian struggles in that department as they've averaged .348. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Powhatan couldn't quite get it done against Midlothian when the teams last played back in April as they fell 5-0. Will the Indians 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.
