Baseball Game Preview: Hedgesville Eagles vs. Landstown Eagles

Eagles

Runs

04/09/25 vs Loudoun County	8
04/04/25 @ Frankfort	0
04/02/25 vs Washington	1
04/01/25 vs Jefferson	5
03/28/25 @ Martinsburg	6
+ 6 more games

Hedgesville will venture away from home to take on Landstown at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. Hedgesville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.

Last Wednesday, Hedgesville beat Loudoun County 8-3.

Landon Pence made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.

In other pitching news, Mason McGill looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Mason Elliott, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Austin Manor, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Landstown entered their game against Ocean Lakes on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Eagles lost 8-2 to the Dolphins. The matchup marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Kyle Flora made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base.

Landstown's loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Hedgesville, their record is now 8-3.

Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hedgesville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Landstown struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.