After four games on the road, Easton Area is heading back home. They will take on the Parkland Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Easton Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, Easton Area was able to grind out a solid victory over Nazareth Area, taking the game 6-2. The win was just what Easton Area needed coming off of a 13-6 defeat in their prior matchup.
Ava Monks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Ella Swartz was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Parkland fell victim to a tough 12-2 loss at the hands of Freedom on Monday. Parkland has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Anna Belletieri was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Easton Area's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Parkland, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Easton Area hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .372. However, it's not like Parkland struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Easton Area might still be hurting after the 7-0 loss they got from Parkland in their previous meeting back in April of 2021. Thankfully for Easton Area, Katie Zaun (who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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