Shippensburg had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3 runs), and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the James Buchanan Rockets. That's more bragging rights for Shippensburg, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kalia Soverns and Riley Mullen were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Soverns tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Mullen tossed four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Soverns has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Soverns went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Mullen went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Olivia Lebitz was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Delaney Gilbert, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Shippensburg's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs per game. As for James Buchanan, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Shippensburg will look to defend their home field on Monday against Northern York at 4:00 p.m. Shippensburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for James Buchanan, they will head out on the road to take on Halifax at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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