The Mauldin Mavericks are taking a road trip to challenge the Wade Hampton Generals at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mauldin has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mauldin is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Tuesday. They lost 12-5 to Easley.
Katelyn Cilli made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base was her first of the season. Bianca Connell was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Dorman hit Wade Hampton with a six-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Generals came up short against the Cavaliers, falling 13-7. The Generals have struggled against the Cavaliers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Emiliy McClain stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Abigail Ellis, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Wade Hampton's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Mauldin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Mauldin suffered a grim 13-6 defeat to Wade Hampton in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Mavericks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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