Softball Recap: Germantown Friends vs. Academy of the New Church Lions
Germantown Friends lost against Academy of the New Church back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Germantown Friends took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Academy of the New Church Lions. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Germantown Friends in their matchups with Academy of the New Church: they've now lost three in a row.
For Academy of the New Church's part, Jamie Madara made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Madara was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Madara wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Teagan Henderson, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Germantown Friends' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Academy of the New Church, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Germantown Friends will be playing at home against Abington Friends at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Academy of the New Church, they will head out on the road to challenge MAST Community Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Academy of the New Church's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so MAST Community Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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