Friday just wasn't the day for Somerset's offense. They lost 8-0 to the Bald Eagle Area Eagles on Friday. The matchup marked the first time this year in which Somerset was not able to get on the board.
For Bald Eagle Area's part, not much got past Sierra Albright, who gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks to keep Somerset off the board. Albright has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Kailey Eckert was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Thompson, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
This is the second loss in a row for Somerset and nudges their season record down to 2-3. As for Bald Eagle Area, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Somerset will be playing at home against Turkeyfoot Valley Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Turkeyfoot Valley Area is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Somerset will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Bald Eagle Area, they will be playing at home against Bellefonte at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bald Eagle Area's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Bellefonte's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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