Lower Merion had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it nine. They fell just short of the Upper Darby Royals by a score of 7-5. The Aces were not able to make up for their defeat to the Royals from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Evyn Robinson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Violet Gefen, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Upper Darby, they moved to 2-6 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 30, 2025.
On Upper Darby's side, Paige Ryan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Upper Darby saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaylie Hasson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. That's the most runs Hasson has posted since back in May of 2025. Viola O'Connell was another, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Lower Merion will square off against rival Strath Haven at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Upper Darby is set to challenge their familiar foe Springfield at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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