The Owen J. Roberts Wildcats are taking a road trip to square off against the Wilson Warriors at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Owen J. Roberts is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
It was a proper cat-fight when Owen J. Roberts challenged Downingtown East on Friday. Owen J. Roberts walked away with a 9-4 win over Downingtown East.
Amelia Atkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Atkins was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Liza Flavin, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Maddie Reed, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Owen J. Roberts kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 13 hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Wilson scored the most runs they've had this season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of Hatton by a score of 13-12.
Ava Hill was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Avery Darby made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Ella Kate Hewett also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Wilson has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season. Owen J. Roberts' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Wilson's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Owen J. Roberts has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. It's a different story for Wilson, though, as they've only averaged .357. Will they be able to contain Owen J. Roberts' hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
