Hampton has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Beaver Bobcats at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hampton's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-0 margin over Blackhawk.
Marissa Snyder made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Snyder has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Snyder was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Mackenzie Reese and Charlotte Lomb did most of the damage at the plate: Reese went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI, while Lomb went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Lomb is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Aliza Michelli, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Beaver can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They blew past Montour 12-2. Beaver's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Bridget Mayo, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3. Makenzie Springer was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hampton's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Beaver, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Beaver's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Hampton has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Beaver, though, as they've been averaging only 3.4. Will Hampton keep running through batters, or will Beaver buck the trend?
Hampton beat Beaver 13-10 in their previous matchup on Tuesday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hampton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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