Recap: Fleetwood Tigers vs. Pottsville Crimson Tide
Fleetwood couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a tough 17-8 loss at the hands of the Pottsville Crimson Tide on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fleetwood of the 10-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Pottsville's part, Lily Heinbach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Pottsville got a massive performance out of Reese Ketner, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Aubrey Scanlan was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Fleetwood will head out on the road to face off against Hamburg at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hamburg will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Fleetwood surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pottsville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tamaqua at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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