
Trojans
05/30/25 vs Hopewell | 24 |
03/28/25 vs Bruton | 24 |
03/27/25 vs Lafayette | 21 |
05/07/25 @ Bruton | 20 |
04/25/25 @ Lafayette | 20 |
New Kent had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victors by a 25-1 margin over the Hopewell Blue Devils on Friday. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Hannah Tober was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Mariah Leonard was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
New Kent was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .621. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory (which was New Kent's 12th in a row) raised their record to 18-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Hopewell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season.
New Kent will challenge Tabb on Tuesday. Hopewell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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