The Bayard Rustin Golden Knights will face off against the Upper Dublin Cardinals at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Bayard Rustin is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 12 games.
On Thursday, Bayard Rustin was able to grind out a solid win over Great Valley, taking the game 5-2.
Ashley Falcone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances.
Jenna Kraft
| 05/08/25 @ Great Valley | 2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Kennett | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Coatesville | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Unionville | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Downingtown East | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jenna Kraft, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Morgan Palotas was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Meanwhile, Upper Dublin fell victim to Hatboro-Horsham and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hatters.
Bayard Rustin's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Upper Dublin, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.
Bayard Rustin was able to grind out a solid victory over Upper Dublin when the teams last played back in May of 2023, winning 7-3. Will the Golden Knights repeat their success, or do the Cardinals have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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