Godwin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Freeman Mavericks. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mavericks earlier this season, when they won 17-4.
Godwin got a good showing from Delilah Smith, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits.
On the hitting side, Bella Ross made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run. Gabrielle Coleman was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Godwin's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Freeman, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Godwin will venture away from home to challenge Manchester at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lancers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Freeman, they will head out to face off against James River Midlothian at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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