The Marple Newtown Fightin' Tigers will head out to face off against the Unionville Longhorns at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marple Newtown will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
On Monday, Marple Newtown made easy work of Strath Haven and carried off a 10-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Fightin' Tigers, who have now won nine contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
Ally Snyder tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nicole Semerjian, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Grace Corner, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Unionville's offense. They came up short against Avon Grove on Monday, falling 6-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Longhorns have suffered since March 25th.
Peyton Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits.
Marple Newtown's win bumped their record up to 16-2. As for Unionville, their loss dropped their record down to 11-9.
Unionville's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. Marple Newtown has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Unionville, though, as they've been averaging only 4.2 strikeouts. Will Marple Newtown keep running through batters, or will the Longhorns buck the trend? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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