The Mecklenburg County Phoenix will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mecklenburg County is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They came up short against Jefferson Forest on Monday, falling 15-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Phoenix have suffered since April 25, 2024.
For Jefferson Forest's part, Amelia Long tossed a big game, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
At the plate, Ashleigh Johnson was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Mati Gouldthorpe was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Mecklenburg County suffered a grim 15-1 defeat to Jefferson Forest in their previous matchup on Monday. Will Mecklenburg County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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