Cedar Crest hasn't had much luck against Hempfield recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Falcons will welcome the Black Knights at 4:15 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Cedar Crest is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 15-14 heartbreaker at the hands of Ephrata. Even if the Falcons couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Meanwhile, Hempfield got the win against Manheim Township on Wednesday by a conclusive 10-1. The victory continues a trend for the Black Knights in their matchups with the Blue Streaks: they've now won seven in a row.
Kali Peifer made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jenna Ernst, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lily Ashton, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Hempfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manheim Township only posted an OBP of .273.
Hempfield now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Cedar Crest, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Cedar Crest suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Hempfield in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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