Hopewell scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 31-27 to the Mallard Creek Mavericks. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game two weeks ago (17), Hopewell still had to take the loss.
Hopewell got a massive performance out of Kaylin Nelson, who scored four runs while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Peyton Manor was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Hopewell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Mallard Creek's side, Makaila Murray was incredible, getting on base in all seven of her plate appearances with a home run, seven RBI, and four runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Joanna Brito, who scored six runs while getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances.
Hopewell's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Mallard Creek, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hopewell will square off against West Charlotte at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hopewell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.1 runs per game this season. As for Mallard Creek, they will head out on the road to take on Robinson at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Mallard Creek's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four contests.
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