Saucon Valley had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Northern Lehigh Bulldogs 5-3. For Saucon Valley, this counts as revenge for the 10-9 loss Northern Lehigh walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Matty Seyfried was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Seyfried has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Seyfried was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mallory Brown was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Ryan Gall was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Saucon Valley's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-12. As for Northern Lehigh, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saucon Valley will take on Salisbury Township at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Saucon Valley and Salisbury Township are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Northern Lehigh, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against East Stroudsburg North at 7:00 p.m. The last three games Northern Lehigh has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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