Hanover and Woodgrove squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Hanover had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Woodgrove Wolverines by a score of 4-3.
Lillian Parrish put in work no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Parrish has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Parrish was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Parrish wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaileigh Byars, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Woodgrove's side, Abbey Lane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Erynn Thompson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Grace Anderson, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Hanover's defeat ended a 16-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 21-2. As for Woodgrove, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 25-0.
Hanover does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Woodgrove, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Jefferson Forest at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Jefferson Forest is coming into the contest with five straight wins on the road, so Woodgrove will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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