For the second straight game, Lancaster will face off against Northumberland. The Red Devils will square off against the Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Lancaster fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Northumberland on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Indians by a score of 9-7. The Red Devils haven't had much luck with the Indians recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
For Northumberland's part, Braylin Beauchamp was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over nine innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off two hits. Beauchamp has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tawny Bowis, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emma Somers, who went 1-for-5 with one home run and three RBI.
Northumberland lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The victory (which was Northumberland's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Lancaster, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lancaster has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .603. However, it's not like Northumberland struggles in that department as they've averaged .467. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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