Cherry Hill West took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Eastern, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions won by a run and slipped past the Vikings 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since May 22, 2024.
Ella Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits.
Emily Garbe
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At the plate, Cherry Hill West saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily Garbe, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave Garbe a new career-high. Lila Gray also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Cherry Hill West pushed their record up to 4-5 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Eastern, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherry Hill West will challenge Moorestown at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Quakers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.42 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Eastern, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Cherokee at 10:00 a.m.
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