The Washington Township Minutemen will face off against the Cherokee Chiefs at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Washington Township turned things around against Deptford on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Spartans by a score of 5-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Minutemen have posted since May 18, 2024.
Cecelia Lagreca spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Jenna Irrgang was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Cherokee hadn't beaten Paul VI on the road since May 9, 2017 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Chiefs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eagles, sneaking past 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Chiefs.
The team relied heavily on Allison Cunane, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mollee Jacobus, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Cherokee's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Washington Township, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.
Washington Township suffered a grim 12-3 defeat to Cherokee in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Minutemen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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