The Overbrook Rams are taking a road trip to challenge the Timber Creek Regional Chargers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Overbrook has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Overbrook managed to slip by Woodstown the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Rams lost 17-7 to the Wolverines on Thursday. The Rams just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Cecelia Mitchell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Ava Landolt was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Timber Creek Regional sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over Deptford on Thursday. The Chargers haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Joselyn Bermudez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Timber Creek Regional's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Audrianna Esquilin, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Madison Freedman also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Timber Creek Regional now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Overbrook, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Overbrook has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Timber Creek Regional struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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