East Hardy is 0-10 against Petersburg since April of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. East Hardy will be playing in front of their home fans against Petersburg at 6:00 p.m.
East Hardy lost 14-6 to Tucker County on Tuesday. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Petersburg got themselves on the board against Berkeley Springs on Saturday, but Berkeley Springs never followed suit. They blew past the Indians 13-0. The victory continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won five in a row.
Gracie Carpenter looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Ella Markwell and Miley Tingler did most of the damage at the plate: Markwell went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Tingler went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Shyane Tawney was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Petersburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berkeley Springs only posted an OBP of .211.
Petersburg's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for East Hardy, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
East Hardy might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Petersburg in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will East Hardy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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