Westmont Hilltop is 0-3 against Bald Eagle Area since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Hilltoppers will challenge the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Westmont Hilltop sitting on seven straight wins and Bald Eagle Area on four.
On Wednesday, Westmont Hilltop beat Bishop McCort 4-1.
Addy Dunbar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kelsie Muto and Liz Veranese did most of the damage at the plate: Muto went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Veranese went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bella Kist, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Bald Eagle Area put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's fourth consecutive shutout on Wednesday. They skirted past South Williamsport 1-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since May 24, 2024.
The result came thanks to Sierra Albright's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 16 Ks. Those 16 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Bald Eagle Area's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Thompson, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Westmont Hilltop pushed their record up to 11-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Bald Eagle Area, their record now sits at 9-3.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Westmont Hilltop hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Bald Eagle Area struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Westmont Hilltop suffered a grim 15-4 defeat to Bald Eagle Area in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Hilltoppers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
