Softball Game Preview: Curwensville Golden Tide vs. Moshannon Valley Black Knights/Damsels

The Curwensville Golden Tide will venture away from home to face off against the Moshannon Valley Black Knights/Damsels at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Curwensville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.

Curwensville had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Purchase Line on Monday. The Golden Tide's pitcher stepped up to hand the Red Dragons a 9-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Golden Tide, who have now won four contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

Addison Siple

Base on Balls Against

04/28/25 @ Purchase Line	0
04/22/25 vs Juniata Valley	1
04/17/25 vs Claysburg-Kimmel	1
04/14/25 vs Cranberry Area	2

Addison Siple made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Natalie Wischuck and Kylah Wos did most of the damage at the plate: Wischuck went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double, while Wos went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits Wos has posted since back in March. Addison Butler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.

Curwensville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, Moshannon Valley didn't have quite enough to beat Bucktail on Monday and fell 10-9. The Black Knights/Damsels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Moshannon Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Curwensville, their record now sits at 7-5.

Curwensville was able to grind out a solid victory over Moshannon Valley in their previous matchup back in March, winning 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Golden Tide since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.