North Adams hasn't had much luck against Eastern recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Green Devils will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. North Adams has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Adams is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 16-6 to Fairfield.
Anna Armstrong and Paige Evans did some serious damage despite the final result: Armstrong scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Evans went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Ahlyesa Taylor was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
While Eastern didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over Manchester on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since April 19, 2024.
Allie Grooms spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Eastern saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddi Simpson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Izzy Spires also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for Eastern and bumps their season record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for North Adams, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Adams hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Eastern struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North Adams might still be hurting after the 19-6 defeat they got from Eastern in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Green Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
