Girard couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 13-2 walloping at the hands of the North East Grape Pickers on Saturday. The defeat means Girard is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For North East's part, Sydney Wittman spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 13 Ks.
At the plate, Alaina Rodemoyer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lyndsie Hill, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
The victory got North East back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Girard will take on Union City at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North East, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Seneca at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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