If York was feeling good fresh off their 19-0 takedown of Lafayette on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Falcons fell 8-5 to the Western Branch Bruins on Monday. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bruins apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2020.
Sarah Witt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kenlee Washington was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Leslee Maldonado, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
York has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Western Branch, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-3.
Coming up, York will challenge Bruton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Western Branch, they will host Oscar Smith at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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