Allentown Central Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 17-7 loss at the hands of the Parkland Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Allentown Central Catholic of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Giada Montone was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Anne Langan was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Parkland's side, Allison Hunsberger made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Hunsberger has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hunsberger was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Anna Belletieri was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Maria Moore, who scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Allentown Central Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Parkland, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Allentown Central Catholic will challenge Pocono Mountain East at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Parkland, they will head out on the road to take on Wilson Area at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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