Berks Catholic has been on the road for four straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Oley Valley Lynx at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Berks Catholic's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Oley Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
If Berks Catholic beats Oley Valley with ten runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Berks Catholic put the hurt on Wyomissing with a sharp 10-2 win on Wednesday. Berks Catholic might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three games by eight runs or more this season.
Danielle Hayward made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 17 over seven innings pitched. Hayward was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Giana Mirenda was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Julia Schaffer was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Oley Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Brandywine Heights Area.
Brianna Garcia and Anaya Brown stepped up to the plate in a big way. Garcia scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Brown scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Berks Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Oley Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Berks Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .433. However, it's not like Oley Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Berks Catholic took their win against Oley Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-3. Will Berks Catholic repeat their success, or does Oley Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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