Lower Dauphin has won eight straight games at home, while Central Dauphin has won eight straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Falcons will host the Rams at 4:15 p.m. Lower Dauphin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Lower Dauphin's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They came out on top against Gettysburg by a score of 5-0. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won six in a row.
Sydney Matincheck made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jordan Frye was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Isabella Roeting also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Lower Dauphin hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in 11 consecutive games.
Central Dauphin came out on top against Altoona on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Rams put the hurt on the Mountain Lions with a sharp 14-3 victory. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by six runs or more this season.
Lower Dauphin's win bumped their record up to 14-5. As for Central Dauphin, their victory bumped their record up to 14-1.
Lower Dauphin came up short against Central Dauphin when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 5-1. Will the Falcons 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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