Martinsburg hasn't had much luck against Hedgesville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bulldogs will face off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Martinsburg has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Martinsburg came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 20-7 to Hedgesville.
For Hedgesville's part, Chloe Frankhouser made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Frankhouser was also solid in the batter's box, earning three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lexie Brown was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and two stolen bases while going 3-for-3. What's more, she posted five RBI, the most she's had since back in April. Another player making a difference was Maggie Boyer, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Hedgesville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Martinsburg only posted a batting average of .222.
Martinsburg's defeat dropped their record down to 5-19. As for Hedgesville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-13-1 record this season.
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