South Adams came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Heritage Patriots out 2-1. This was payback for South Adams, who suffered a 4-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Addie Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sofia Schwartz was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Heritage's side, Danica Fuller was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Fuller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Fuller wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jasmyne Pearson, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
South Adams pushed their record up to 20-3 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Heritage, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-9.
South Adams will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger at 10:00 a.m. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Heritage, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Garrett at 7:30 p.m.
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