Strath Haven had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Delaware County Christian Knights with a sharp 19-5 victory on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Annika Slootmaker made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Slootmaker was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Avery Smith was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and two doubles. Lily Kochanowicz was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
Strath Haven always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Delaware County Christian only posted an OBP of .423.
Delaware County Christian now has a losing record of 1-2.
Looking ahead, Strath Haven will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Radnor at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The game will give Radnor their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Delaware County Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Morrisville at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. This will also be Delaware County Christian's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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