Octorara Area hasn't had much luck against Annville-Cleona recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Braves will look to defend their home field against the Dutchmen at 4:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Kennett hit Octorara Area with a four-run seventh inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Braves lost 12-3 to the Blue Demons.
Octorara Area saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Devyn Harrington, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Annville-Cleona fell victim to Lancaster Catholic and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Crusaders, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Dutchmen's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Annville-Cleona's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Octorara Area, their loss dropped their record down to 12-9.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Octorara Area has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. However, it's not like Annville-Cleona struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Octorara Area suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Annville-Cleona when the teams last played back in April. Will the Braves 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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