Hopewell had lost five straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 6-15 to make it six. They lost 15-0 to the Matoaca Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 back in April.
As for Matoaca, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-3. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For Matoaca's part, Abby Davis and Kaylee Hodges made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Davis struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Hodges tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Davis got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI, while Hodges went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and one double. Hodges also put up a run, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Raven Crabtree was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs and two stolen bases. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Hayden Longacre was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.
As of now, neither Hopewell nor Matoaca have any future games scheduled.
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