Softball Preview: Berwick Bulldogs vs. Holy Redeemer Royals
The Berwick Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Holy Redeemer Royals at 4:15 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Holy Redeemer is hoping to do on Friday what Wyoming Area couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Berwick's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Berwick had just enough and edged Wyoming Area out 7-6.
Gabby Starr made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Starr has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Starr was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
In other batting news, Alysa Lewis was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Nicole Yankowsky, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Holy Redeemer can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Wyoming Seminary College Prep as Holy Redeemer made off with a 21-1 win. Holy Redeemer's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Berwick's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Holy Redeemer, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
Berwick came up short against Holy Redeemer when the teams last played last Wednesday, falling 8-3. Will Berwick 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.
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