The Archie Williams Peregrine Falcons will square off against the Novato Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Archie Williams is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Archie Williams had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Tamalpais on Monday. The Peregrine Falcons blew past the Red Tailed Hawks 8-1. The win continues a trend for the Peregrine Falcons in their matchups with the Red Tailed Hawks: they've now won four in a row.
Paige Murphy
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Paige Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Archie Williams' victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kennedy Dunsing, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, Dunsing posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Maggie Pierce was another, scoring a run and stealing three bases.
Meanwhile, Novato suffered their closest defeat since March 3rd on Monday. They fell just short of San Marin by a score of 7-5. The loss continues a trend for the Hornets in their meetings with the Mustangs: they've now lost three in a row.
Georgiana Castro made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Novato's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Archie Williams, their win bumped their record up to 11-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Archie Williams has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Novato struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Archie Williams took their victory against Novato when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 8-1 score. Do the Peregrine Falcons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hornets turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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