Eastern scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 19-6 margin over the North Adams Green Devils. With that victory, Eastern brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Addi Arey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck 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 big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Emery Simpson was incredible, going 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.
On North Adams' side, 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. Evans 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.
The win made it two in a row for Eastern and bumps their season record up to 5-8. As for North Adams, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastern will challenge West Union at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern is facing West Union at the right time seeing as West Union is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for North Adams, they will head out on the road to square off against Fayetteville-Perry at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Fayetteville-Perry will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something North Adams surely won't give up without a fight.
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