Golden Knights
| 05/08/25 @ Great Valley | 5-2 |
| 05/07/25 @ Unionville | 4-0 |
| 04/30/25 @ Kennett | 14-3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Bishop Shanahan | 9-3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Oxford | 10-0 |
| + 7 more games |
Bayard Rustin came tearing into Thursday's game with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Great Valley Patriots. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-1 back in April.
Ashley Falcone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jenna Kraft, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Palotas, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Bayard Rustin's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Great Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Bayard Rustin will square off against Upper Dublin at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Great Valley, they will challenge Valley Forge Military Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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