Jefferson-Morgan extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-4 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Avella Eagles. That's two games in a row now that the Rockets have lost by just one run.
As for Avella, their victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
For Avella's part, Emily Buel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Buel was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Taylor Shirley was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ginny Smith, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Coincidentally, Jefferson-Morgan and Avella will both be playing Bethlehem Center the next time they take the field. The Eagles will head out to face the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Rockets will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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