Old Forge has not done well against Holy Cross recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Old Forge Blue Devils came out on top against the Holy Cross Crusaders by a score of 6-3. The victory was familiar territory for Old Forge who now have three in a row.
Karen Sickle spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Talia Piragas was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ava Arnold, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Holy Cross' side, Alison Ross and Ava Schmidt stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ross scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Schmidt went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Old Forge's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Holy Cross, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Old Forge will take on Honesdale at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Holy Cross, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Lakeland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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