Lancaster Catholic is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Twin Valley is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Crusaders will host the Raiders at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Lancaster Catholic 3.2, Twin Valley 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Lancaster Catholic came out on top against Middletown on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run seventh inning. The Crusaders put the hurt on the Blue Raiders with a sharp 9-3 win. Considering the Crusaders have won 12 matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kailee Detz was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Ava Pisano
| 05/01/25 @ Middletown | 4 |
| 04/21/25 vs Pequea Valley | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Annville-Cleona | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Dover | 3 |
| 04/30/25 vs Annville-Cleona | 2 |
In other batting news, Ava Pisano was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Angelina Calhoun was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Lancaster Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Twin Valley posted their closest victory since April 3rd on Friday. They skirted past Conrad Weiser 4-3.
Erin Cromwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Twin Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ella Herbst, who went 2-for-4 with one double.
Lancaster Catholic has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games. As for Twin Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 16-2.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lancaster Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Twin Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. 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 softball content.
