Downingtown East came tearing into Wednesday's game with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Bayard Rustin Golden Knights by a score of 5-1. That's more bragging rights for Downingtown East, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Rachael Schumann spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 19 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Downingtown East's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Lilly Waterer, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Downingtown East pushed their record up to 17-1 with that win, which was their 23rd straight at home dating back to last season. As for Bayard Rustin, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-4.
Downingtown East will look to defend their home field on Friday against Downingtown West at 3:45 p.m. Downingtown West will roll in looking for their 18th straight victory, something Downingtown East surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bayard Rustin, they will head out on the road to take on Great Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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