Heritage was the 4-3 winner over South Adams when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Heritage Patriots fell just short of the South Adams Starfires by a score of 2-1 on Thursday.
Danica Fuller was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Fuller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Fuller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Fuller wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jasmyne Pearson, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
On South Adams' side, Addie Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Sofia Schwartz was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Heritage's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-9. As for South Adams, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 20-3.
Heritage will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Garrett at 7:30 p.m. As for South Adams, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. South Adams' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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