Maloney never got on the board in their matchup on Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Avon on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 13-4 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Spartans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Stella Cicero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
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At the plate, Jenna Quilty and Oliviah Garcia-Matyka did most of the damage at the plate: Quilty went 4-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and three RBI, while Garcia-Matyka went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave Garcia-Matyka a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lacie Volpe, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Maloney kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Maloney's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-6. As for Avon, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 8-3 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maloney will challenge Newington at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Nor'easters have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Avon, they will take on Northwest Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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