Ellwood City barely beat Avonworth the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Wolverine were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Antelopes on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wolverine considering their two-run performance the game before.
Amber McQuistion spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits.
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At the plate, Alexis Beck was a standout: she got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Lena Lucarelli, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Ellwood City is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Avonworth, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Ellwood City will take on rival Quaker Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Avonworth is set to challenge their familiar foe Beaver Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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