The Bacon Academy Bobcats will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Valley Regional Warriors, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Bacon Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, it was close, but Bacon Academy sidestepped RHAM for a 6-5 victory. That's two games straight that Bacon Academy has won by just one run.
Samantha D'Atri spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jazlyn Small-Yu was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalia Vernali, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Valley Regional was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 8-1 to Hale Ray.
Valley Regional also got a good showing from Addison Hardman, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
Bacon Academy's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-4. As for Valley Regional, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Valley Regional's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bacon Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .351. It's a different story for Valley Regional, though, as they've only averaged .245. Will they be able to contain Bacon Academy's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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