For the second straight game, Purchase Line will face off against River Valley. The Red Dragons are taking a road trip to face off against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Purchase Line has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while River Valley will arrive with six straight wins.
River Valley hit Purchase Line with a four-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Dragons might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 5-4 to the Panthers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
For River Valley's part, Sara Bollinger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. Bollinger has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Maddie Twinchek was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Ashley Pynos was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
River Valley's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Purchase Line, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Purchase Line hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like River Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .360. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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