Softball Preview: Eastchester Eagles vs. Pelham Memorial Pelicans
Eastchester is 8-2 against Pelham Memorial since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Eastchester Eagles are on the road again to play the Pelham Memorial Pelicans at 4:30 p.m. Eastchester is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Eastchester is headed out hoping to continue their success from last week, when they picked up their first road win of the season on Thursday. They lost 11-5 to Harrison. Eastchester has struggled against Harrison recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Angelina Recine and Gianna Peduto stepped up to the plate in a big way. Recine scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Peduto went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Peduto, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday Pelham Memorial sidestepped Rye for an 8-7 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pelham Memorial.
Eastchester's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-2. As for Pelham Memorial, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-8.
Eastchester took their victory against Pelham Memorial in their previous matchup last Tuesday by a conclusive 12-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Eastchester since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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