For the second straight game, Allen will face off against Hebron. The Eagles will challenge the Hawks at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Allen 3.3, Hebron 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Allen heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They fell 4-1 to Hebron. The Eagles' loss signaled the end of their 18-game winning streak.
For Hebron's part, Kate Buesing spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits.
At the plate, Hebron's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Lilly Pirrello, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Hebron is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Allen, their defeat dropped their record down to 25-4.
Allen's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hebron, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Allen continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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