The William Penn Bearcats will head out on the road to square off against the Boiling Springs Bubblers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. William Penn has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 15.
William Penn is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against New Oxford on Wednesday. They lost 19-2 to the Colonials.
William Penn saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Genesis Roldan, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI. Chloe Diggs was another, earning one run and two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Boiling Springs, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They put the hurt on West Perry with a sharp 12-2 victory on Friday.
Delaney Lawyer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Lawyer was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Peyton Lawyer was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs. Another player making a difference was Kayla Fry, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Boiling Springs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
William Penn's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Boiling Springs, their record now sits at 8-9.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. William Penn has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Boiling Springs struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
