East Bladen hasn't had much luck against West Bladen recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Knights at 6:00 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
West Bladen will take on a team with plenty of momentum: East Bladen extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over Heide Trask.
Jenna Brice spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on 11 hits.
Martha Simmons
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Martha Simmons, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Niyah Wooten was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Simmons wasn't the only one making solid contact: East Bladen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, West Bladen waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Dark Horses.
West Bladen pushed their record up to 6-5 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.75 runs across that stretch. As for East Bladen, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
East Bladen might still be hurting after the 10-4 loss they got from West Bladen in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Eagles 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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