The Mechanicsville Mustangs will head out on the road to challenge the Thomas Jefferson Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Mechanicsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Mechanicsville had to settle for a 6-5 defeat against Patrick Henry. Mechanicsville has not had much luck with Patrick Henry recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Ella Hagen was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Maddie Goad, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Thomas Jefferson can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top against Richmond City School of the Arts by a score of 17-13. Thomas Jefferson's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mechanicsville's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Thomas Jefferson, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-5-1.
Mechanicsville took their victory against Thomas Jefferson when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 16-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mechanicsville 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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