Cox is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while First Colonial is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cox Falcons will take on the First Colonial Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Cox gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Landstown 11-5. Cox had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year.
Cox let Olivia Peterson and Piper Aman loose on the outfield. Peterson went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Aman went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Lindsey Baber was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, First Colonial has not done well against Tallwood recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. First Colonial was the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over Tallwood.
Kailey Jackson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Jackson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jackson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two triples and a run.
Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Katie Beck, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Ashlynn Leroy, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Cox's win bumped their record up to 7-0. As for First Colonial, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cox has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like First Colonial struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cox came up short against First Colonial when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 6-1. Will Cox have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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