Softball Preview: Pittston Patriots vs. Abington Heights Comets
Pittston is on a ten-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Abington Heights is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Pittston Patriots will take on the Abington Heights Comets at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Pittston: 0.8, Abington Heights: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Pittston can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Shikellamy. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Pittston considering their one-run performance the game before.
Gianna Adams made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Adams has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances. Adams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Lili Hintze was a standout: she scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Marina Antal, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Abington Heights rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Buckhorns out 7-5.
Lauren Stalica spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Cecelia O'Malley was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Eva Kane was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Pittston's victory bumped their record up to 17-1. As for Abington Heights, their win bumped their record up to 17-5.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Pittston has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Abington Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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