After a string of three wins, Penns Valley Area's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bald Eagle Area Eagles. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Penns Valley Area has scored all season.
For Bald Eagle Area's part, Sierra Albright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. Albright has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Bald Eagle Area let Alyssa King and Kailey Eckert loose on the outfield. King went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Eckert went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Ava Stere, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Penns Valley Area's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Bald Eagle Area, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Penns Valley Area will take on Forest Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Penns Valley Area will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Bald Eagle Area will take on Somerset at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bald Eagle Area's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Somerset's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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