Easthampton/Hampshire is 0-3 against Pioneer Valley Regional since April of 2024 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will venture away from home to face off against the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Easthampton/Hampshire comes in on four and Pioneer Valley Regional on 16.
On Wednesday, Easthampton/Hampshire made easy work of Palmer and carried off a 12-2 victory.
Patrick Larson
| 05/14/25 vs Palmer | 3 |
| 05/12/25 vs Amherst-Pelham Regional | 2 |
| 05/07/25 @ Holyoke | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Frontier Regional | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs South Hadley | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Patrick Larson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Easthampton/Hampshire is 3-1 when Larson posts two or more runs, but 3-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jason Sigda, who went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Easthampton/Hampshire kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 3.8 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 9.
Meanwhile, Pioneer Valley Regional got the win against Greenfield on Wednesday by a conclusive 8-1. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Ben Werner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex McClelland, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Ethan Quinn was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Pioneer Valley Regional pushed their record up to 16-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Easthampton/Hampshire, their record now sits at 6-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Easthampton/Hampshire has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pioneer Valley Regional struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Easthampton/Hampshire might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Pioneer Valley Regional when the teams last played back in April. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
