It was a good run, but Reading Memorial unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Arlington Spy Ponders. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Reading Memorial has scored all season.
For Arlington's part, Soline Fisher made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). Fisher has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Fisher was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Natalia Fotopoulos was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Monica Obedzinski was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Reading Memorial's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-3. As for Arlington, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Reading Memorial will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lynn Classical at 4:30 p.m. Reading Memorial will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. As for Arlington, they will head out on the road to challenge Bedford at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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