Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask York). They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over NEN on Saturday. The Dukes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
York let Zoey Cornett and Lauryn Mattox loose on the outfield. Cornett went 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Mattox went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. The dominant performance also gave Cornett a new career-high in hits. Ayanna Miller was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, York always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as NEN only posted an OBP of .222.
York's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for NEN, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-6 record this season.
York is on the road again on Saturday to play Boone Central at 1:00 p.m. York is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for NEN, they will face off against Centura at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. NEN is facing Centura at the right time seeing as Centura is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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