For the second straight game, River Valley will face off against Purchase Line. The Panthers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Red Dragons at 4:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (River Valley has six straight wins, Purchase Line has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
While River Valley's victory against Purchase Line wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers won by a run and slipped past the Red Dragons 5-4.
Sara Bollinger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maddie Twinchek, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Ashley Pynos was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
River Valley pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Purchase Line, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. River Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .360. However, it's not like Purchase Line struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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