For the second straight game, London will face off against Jonathan Alder. The Red Raiders will face off against the Pioneers at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (London has three straight wins, Jonathan Alder has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
London will bounce into Wednesday's match after beating Jonathan Alder, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Red Raiders put the hurt on the Pioneers with a sharp 12-6 victory on Monday. Considering the Red Raiders have won three contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Khloe Cunningham was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Sophie Alt was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Cunningham wasn't the only one making solid contact: London kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.
London's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Jonathan Alder, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Jonathan Alder's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: London has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 13.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Jonathan Alder, though, as they've been averaging 9.7 hits. Given London's sizable advantage in that area, the Pioneers will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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