Southern Lehigh never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over the Catasauqua Rough Riders. The contest marked the Spartans' most dominant win of the season so far.
Delaney Young looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). That one hit allowed gave her a new career-low.
Lila Padden
| 03/21/25 @ Catasauqua | 5 |
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At the plate, Southern Lehigh got a massive performance out of Lila Padden, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave Padden a new career-high. Isabella Germani was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Southern Lehigh was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .633. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .394 or higher in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Southern Lehigh now has a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southern Lehigh will face off against Easton Area at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Catasauqua, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Saucon Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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