Jersey Shore came tearing into Saturday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Bald Eagle Area Eagles out 7-6. For Jersey Shore, this counts as revenge for the 7-5 loss Bald Eagle Area walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
For Bald Eagle Area's part, Sierra Albright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Taylor Habovick made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Sydney Thompson, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Jersey Shore's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Bald Eagle Area, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-2.
Jersey Shore didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 7-6 win vs. Williamsport on the 15th. As for Bald Eagle Area, they will be playing at home against Somerset at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bald Eagle Area's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Somerset's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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