Schuylkill Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 8-1 to the Berks Catholic Saints. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Schuylkill Valley couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Berks Catholic's part, Danielle Hayward was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Hayward has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hayward was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Giana Mirenda, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and two stolen bases while going 5-for-5. Another player making a difference was Julia Schaffer, who went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
Schuylkill Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Berks Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Schuylkill Valley will face off against Tulpehocken at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Berks Catholic, they will head out on the road to challenge Twin Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Berks Catholic's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Twin Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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