Plymouth Whitemarsh entered their tilt with Haverford with eight consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with nine. They came out on top against the Haverford Fords by a score of 5-1 on Thursday.
Rian Reed made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Reed has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Reed was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kalina Childers, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anna Powel, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Plymouth Whitemarsh pushed their record up to 11-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Haverford, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plymouth Whitemarsh will take on Upper Moreland at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Plymouth Whitemarsh's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Upper Moreland's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Haverford, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Strath Haven at 7:00 p.m.
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