The Claymont Mustangs will venture away from home to face off against the Martins Ferry Purple Riders at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Martins Ferry took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Claymont, who comes in off a win.
On Monday, Claymont had just enough and edged out Ridgewood 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.
The team relied heavily on Ava Edwards, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Makyah Maple, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Martins Ferry has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They fell 10-6 to Weir. The Purple Riders' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Maddie Lucas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and four unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Abbey Snedeker led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Giana Chirpas was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one home run and two RBI.
Claymont's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-9. As for Martins Ferry, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-4.
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