
Patriots
04/30/25 @ Sun Valley | 17 |
04/24/25 vs Kennett | 14 |
04/16/25 vs Henderson | 12 |
03/14/25 vs Harriton | 11 |
03/21/25 @ Kennett | 10 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Great Valley). They blew past the Sun Valley Vanguards 17-3 on Wednesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Patriots with their most commanding win of the season.
Sarah Yost made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sarah Culbertson, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and one triple. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Mattison, who went 2-for-5 with four runs, two RBI, and one double.
Great Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matches.
Great Valley's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9. As for Sun Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Great Valley will challenge Bayard Rustin at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Sun Valley, they will face off against Penncrest at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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