Wolverine
| 04/28/25 @ Beaver Falls | 17-2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Quaker Valley | 10-0 |
| 04/23/25 @ Avonworth | 11-2 |
Ellwood City had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. Everything went their way against the Beaver Falls Tigers as they made off with a 17-2 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-1 two weeks ago.
Amber McQuistion was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sara Schwarz, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. Lena Lucarelli was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Ellwood City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .742. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Ellwood City pushed their record up to 9-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Beaver Falls, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Ellwood City is set to square off against their familiar foe Quaker Valley at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Beaver Falls will take on rival Avonworth at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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