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| 04/22/25 - Home | 15-0 W |
| 05/06/24 - Away | 18-1 W |
| 04/11/24 - Home | 15-0 W |
| 05/23/23 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 05/17/23 - Home | 10-7 W |
| + 5 more games |
Almond-Bancroft is 8-2 against Tri-County since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Eagles will challenge the Penguins at 4:00 p.m. Almond-Bancroft is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Almond-Bancroft took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Adams-Friendship, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles skirted past the Green Devils 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 22, 2024.
Riya Ceballos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.
At the plate, Mya Dernbach was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Oakley Omernik also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Tri-County fell victim to Pacelli and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Cardinals, falling 14-0. The Penguins' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Almond-Bancroft is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Tri-County, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Almond-Bancroft has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Tri-County struggles in that department as they've averaged .493. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Almond-Bancroft took their win against Tri-County in their previous matchup on Tuesday by a conclusive 15-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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