Maggie Walker lost against Highland Springs back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Maggie Walker wound up on the wrong side of a tough 9-3 walloping at the hands of the Highland Springs Springers. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Maggie Walker in their matchups with Highland Springs: they've now lost six in a row.
Carson Holbert put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Holbert has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Holbert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Holbert wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nate Bertha, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base.
Maggie Walker's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Highland Springs, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season.
Maggie Walker will head out on the road to square off against James Monroe at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Maggie Walker is facing James Monroe at the right time seeing as James Monroe is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Highland Springs, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Armstrong at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland Springs will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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