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| 05/08/24 - Away | 1-5 L |
| 04/19/23 - Home | 3-9 L |
| 05/04/22 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 05/05/21 - Away | 9-8 W |
| 04/18/18 - Away | 7-11 L |
| + 3 more games |
Bayard Rustin and Downingtown East are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. Bayard Rustin will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Downingtown East at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bayard Rustin is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against East. Bayard Rustin won by a run and slipped past East 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Golden Knights have posted since April 10, 2024.
Ashley Falcone was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched eight innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Falcone was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josie Jacobs, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Morgan Palotas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Downingtown East earned a 4-1 victory over Downingtown West on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Like Bayard Rustin, Downingtown East also got a great game from a two-way player: Sam Wendig. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). Wendig has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Lilly Waterer was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucia Giuliano, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Bayard Rustin couldn't quite get it done against Downingtown East in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Will Bayard Rustin 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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