Alcester-Hudson came tearing into Monday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the Avon Pirates. Alcester-Hudson might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four games by ten runs or more this season.
Emma Moller made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Moller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Moller was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Emma Solberg was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jenna Manning, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
Alcester-Hudson's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs per game. As for Avon, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alcester-Hudson will take on Wagner at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Wagner is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Avon, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Viborg/Hurley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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