On Saturday, it was a hard-fought match, but the Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies had to settle for a 10-8 loss against the Strasburg-Franklin Tigers.
Brooklynne Siegel and Addy Zak did some serious damage despite the final result: Siegel scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Zak scored a run while going 1-for-3. Maddie Holbrook was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Strasburg-Franklin's side, Amelia Spidell made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Spidell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Spidell was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Olivia Spidell and Ella Gilkerson did most of the damage at the plate: Spidell went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and a triple, while Gilkerson scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rayelle Watkins, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Johnstown-Monroe has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Strasburg-Franklin, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-3.
Johnstown-Monroe will head out on the road to square off against Utica at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Johnstown-Monroe is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Strasburg-Franklin, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Malvern at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Strasburg-Franklin's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Malvern has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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