Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Mecklenburg County couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Blacksburg Bruins by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday. Mecklenburg County's loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
For Blacksburg's part, Evelyn Rhoads was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rhoads has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rhoads was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Lindsey Polan was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Katey Mathena was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Mecklenburg County's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-7. As for Blacksburg, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4.
Mecklenburg County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Blacksburg, they will challenge Jefferson Forest at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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