Atlee won the last time they faced Mechanicsville, and things went their way on Friday too. The Atlee Raiders came out on top against the Mechanicsville Mustangs by a score of 5-1.
Sierra Kegley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Kegley has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Kegley was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Kegley wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Bucholz, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Shannon McKeever was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Atlee pushed their record up to 11-5 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Mechanicsville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Atlee will look to defend their home field on Monday against Varina at 6:00 p.m. Atlee's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Varina's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mechanicsville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Highland Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Mechanicsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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