The Somerset Eagles will challenge the Clearfield Bison at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Somerset was able to grind out a solid victory over Fort Hill, taking the game 6-3.
Meanwhile, Clearfield entered their tilt with Hollidaysburg on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 10-9 W against the Golden Tigers. That's two games straight that the Bison have won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Aevril Hayward, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Hayward is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Eve Siegel, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Clearfield pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Somerset, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Somerset might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Clearfield in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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