The Nativity BVM Green Wave are taking a road trip to face off against the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Nativity BVM has given up an average of 15.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Nativity BVM's offense. They came up short against Williams Valley on Tuesday, falling 15-0. The Green Wave have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Schuylkill Haven had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They blew past the Blue Devils 18-1. The Hurricanes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by six runs or more this season.
Emmie Scherer was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, eight RBI, and two runs. Those eight RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Teagan Wehr, who scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Schuylkill Haven hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive contests.
Schuylkill Haven pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Nativity BVM, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nativity BVM has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Schuylkill Haven struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nativity BVM might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Schuylkill Haven when the teams last played back in March. Can the Green Wave avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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