After three games on the road, Tacony Academy Charter is heading back home. They will take on String Theory at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Thursday, Tacony Academy Charter beat Penn Treaty 18-14.
Natalie Gonzalez made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). Gonzalez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Siabrea Berry, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Aubrey Peters was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her seven plate appearances.
Meanwhile, String Theory put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Saul and snuck past 15-14.
The team relied heavily on Alexa Pietrafesa, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Veronica Cattai, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Tacony Academy Charter now has a winning record of 2-1. As for String Theory, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tacony Academy Charter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .513. However, it's not like String Theory struggles in that department as they've averaged .542. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tacony Academy Charter suffered a grim 19-5 defeat to String Theory when the teams last played back in March. Will Tacony Academy Charter have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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