Cox put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by an 11-5 margin over the Landstown Eagles. Considering Cox has won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Olivia Peterson and Piper Aman did most of the damage at the plate: Peterson went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Aman went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Lindsey Baber was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Landstown's side, Hailey Akers put in work no matter where she played. She tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Akers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Akers wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ashlyn Tolbert, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Cox's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Landstown, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cox will take on First Colonial at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cox knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully First Colonial likes a good challenge. As for Landstown, they will be playing at home against Kellam at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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