Cheltenham had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-7 to make it 12. They came up short against the Lower Moreland Lions, falling 13-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Monday.
As for Lower Moreland, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Lower Moreland's part, Maddie Menchhofer and Izzy O'Brien made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Menchhofer struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, O'Brien pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Menchhofer has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. At bat, Menchhofer went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while O'Brien went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave Menchhofer a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Molly Weber, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Annika Swanson, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Cheltenham will take on rival William Tennent at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lower Moreland is set to square off against their familiar foe Springfield Township at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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