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| 03/13/25 - Away | 18-2 W |
| 04/30/24 - Away | 11-5 W |
| 04/09/24 - Away | 27-31 L |
| 03/11/24 - Home | 2-13 L |
| 04/04/23 - Home | 2-13 L |
| + 5 more games |
Hopewell hadn't done well against Mallard Creek recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Hopewell Titans put the hurt on the Mallard Creek Mavericks with a sharp 18-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won three contests by 16 runs or more so far this season.
Ellie Wicks made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Wicks was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Samantha Jones was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Alexis McLaughlin was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Hopewell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mallard Creek only posted an OBP of .318.
Hopewell now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Mallard Creek, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
Coming up, Hopewell will host South Mecklenburg at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mallard Creek, they are taking a road trip to square off against North Mecklenburg at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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