The Crestwood Comets are on the road again on Monday to play the Berwick Bulldogs at 4:15 p.m. Crestwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Crestwood came up short against Hazleton Area and fell 7-4.
Olivia Mitchell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Berwick came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Royals. That's two games straight that Berwick has won by just one run.
Berwick's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Casey Carro, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Crestwood has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Berwick, their win bumped their record up to 12-5.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Crestwood hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Berwick struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Crestwood suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Berwick when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Crestwood avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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