Havre de Grace came tearing into Wednesday's match with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the C. Milton Wright Mustangs and snuck past 10-9. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Havre de Grace also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Lilly Dalton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Dalton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Dalton was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Bayleigh Carstetter was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooke Wolinski-Butz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
On C. Milton Wright's side, Julianna McJilton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Emma Lastner was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Havre de Grace pushed their record up to 17-4 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for C. Milton Wright, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
Havre de Grace will head out on the road to square off against Perryville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Havre de Grace is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season. As for C. Milton Wright, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Joppatowne at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. C. Milton Wright is facing Joppatowne at the right time seeing as Joppatowne is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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