If North Adams was riding high off their 7-1 takedown of West Union last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The North Adams Green Devils suffered a tough 19-6 loss at the hands of the Eastern Warriors on Thursday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for North Adams in their matchups with Eastern: they've now lost six in a row.
Paige Evans made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and an RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last four games she's played.
On Eastern's side, Addi Arey made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Arey was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emery Simpson, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two triples, and three runs. Raylee Brummett was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 2-for-3.
North Adams' loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Eastern, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Adams will challenge Fayetteville-Perry at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Fayetteville-Perry is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so North Adams will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Eastern, they will head out on the road to take on West Union at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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