Easton Area entered their matchup against Parkland on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Easton Area Rovers fell just short of the Parkland Trojans by a score of 10-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Easton Area of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2021.
Ava Monks was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
At the plate, Alyssa Mayorca stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Ella Swartz was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Even though they lost, Easton Area lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
On Parkland's side, Aubrey Wilson tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ami Patel, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Anna Belletieri, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Easton Area's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Parkland, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.
Easton Area will head out on the road to challenge East Stroudsburg North at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Easton Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season. As for Parkland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pocono Mountain West at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Parkland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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