Austintown-Fitch will challenge Jefferson Area at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Austintown-Fitch is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
On Friday, Austintown-Fitch got the win against Ursuline by a conclusive 12-2. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by ten runs or more this season.
Tori Greathouse
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Tori Greathouse spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Austintown-Fitch let Morgan Roby and Kaliana Ray run wild. Roby went 1-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Ray scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Rodgers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Area fell victim to Champion and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 13-0 to the Golden Flashes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Falcons have suffered since May 1, 2024.
Austintown-Fitch's victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Jefferson Area, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Jefferson Area's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Austintown-Fitch has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .564. It's a different story for Jefferson Area, though, as they've only averaged .302. Will they be able to contain Austintown-Fitch's hitters?
Austintown-Fitch suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Jefferson Area in their previous meeting back in April of 2016. Will Austintown-Fitch have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
