The Assumption Rockets will square off against the Mercer County Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Assumption will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Five must be Assumption's lucky number: they beat West Washington with that score not once but twice on Saturday. The Rockets walked away with a 5-1 win over the Senators.
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Ava Lou Mattingly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Harper Poole was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Lauren Campisano was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Assumption was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Washington only posted a batting average of .100.
Meanwhile, Mercer County came up short against North Laurel on Saturday and fell 10-5.
Jaley Bowman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Assumption's victory bumped their record up to 24-8. As for Mercer County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season.
Mercer County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Assumption has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. It's a different story for Mercer County, though, as they've been averaging 9 hits. Given Assumption's sizable advantage in that area, the Titans will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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