After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Unionville, Bayard Rustin was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Coatesville Red Raiders out 5-4. This was payback for Bayard Rustin, who suffered a 5-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Lauren Greenwood looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Shuffler, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Olivia Garner was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Coatesville's side, Danielle Sweigart made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run. Another player making a difference was Olivia Wilkins, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Bayard Rustin now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Coatesville, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bayard Rustin will play host again on Monday to welcome Villa Maria Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:45 p.m. As for Coatesville, they will be playing at home against Pennsbury at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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