Medomak Valley has been on the road for four straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Leavitt Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Friday, Medomak Valley got the win against Brunswick by a conclusive 15-2.
Sidney Nichols spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Arianna Sproul and Peyton Eaton did most of the damage at the plate: Sproul went 3-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Eaton scored three runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. Eaton has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendall Simmons, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Leavitt entered their tilt with Lincoln Academy with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Eagles 13-3. That's two games straight that Leavitt has won by exactly ten runs.
Hailey Cyr was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cyr was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Leavitt let Sam Deblois and Nola Boutaugh loose on the outfield. Deblois scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Boutaugh went 4-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Emily Poland, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Medomak Valley's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Leavitt, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Medomak Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .524. However, it's not like Leavitt struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Medomak Valley came out on top in a nail-biter against Leavitt in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, sneaking past 5-3. Will Medomak Valley repeat their success, or does Leavitt have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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