Softball Recap: Mechanicsville's Luck Changes for the Better on Wednesday

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04/30/25 - Home	7-6 W
04/10/24 - Home	11-1 W
04/11/23 - Home	5-4 W
05/18/22 - Home	14-4 W
03/15/19 - Home	15-0 W
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Mechanicsville had lost four games straight , but after bumping their record up to 4-9 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Freeman Mavericks 7-6. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last seven times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Bailey Johnson made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season.

Johnson wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Camryn Shaw, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Another was Izzy Eubanks, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Mechanicsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Freeman only managed six hits.

As for Freeman, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-7. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last seven times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

On Freeman's side, Kayleigh Perks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mechanicsville will venture away from home to take on Hanover at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Freeman, they are taking a road trip to challenge Godwin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Mavericks surely won't give up without a fight.