The Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials will square off against the Central Bucks West Bucks at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Plymouth Whitemarsh will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Plymouth Whitemarsh sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Pennsbury.
Anna Powel was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Zoey Robinson, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one stolen base.
Plymouth Whitemarsh hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Central Bucks West fell victim to Upper Moreland and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Bears by a score of 1-0. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Bucks' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Ana Glemser spent all 8.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Plymouth Whitemarsh pushed their record up to 9-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Central Bucks West, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-5 record.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Plymouth Whitemarsh hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Central Bucks West struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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