Alcoa proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by ten) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Maryville Red Rebels and snuck past 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Alcoa, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Dylan Jablonski, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Emert, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Maryville's side, they got a big performance out of Emerson Darnell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Saunders, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Maryville was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Alcoa's win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. As for Maryville, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alcoa will face off against Eagleton College & Career Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Eagleton College & Career Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six matchups. As for Maryville, they will head out on the road to challenge Carter at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Carter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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