After three games on the road, Bald Eagle Area is heading back home. They will take on the Central Mountain Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Bald Eagle Area: 2.1, Central Mountain: 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Bald Eagle Area fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Mifflin County on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Huskies by a score of 4-3.
Sierra Albright spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Sydney Thompson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kailey Eckert, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Central Mountain was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of South Williamsport.
Harley Kunes was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Bald Eagle Area's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-4. As for Central Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Bald Eagle Area hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .339. However, it's not like Central Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .369. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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