Upper Darby is on a six-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Garnet Valley a three-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Upper Darby Royals will look to defend their home field against the Garnet Valley Jaguars at 3:45 p.m. Upper Darby has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Upper Darby lost 11-3 to Interboro on Thursday.
Sarah Gentile
| 03/20/25 vs Interboro | 6 |
| 03/19/25 vs Ridley | 10 |
| 03/17/25 @ Harriton | 12 |
| 03/12/25 vs Norristown | 7 |
Sarah Gentile spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Upper Darby saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caralyn Battersby, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Garnet Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Haverford 6-5. The Jaguars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ashlyn Thompson looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Those hits were her first of the season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zoey Rogers, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. She also launched a home run, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Audrie Criswell, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Garnet Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Garnet Valley's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Upper Darby, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Upper Darby has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Garnet Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Upper Darby suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Garnet Valley in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Upper Darby have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
