The Northwest Area Rangers will square off against the Dallas Mountaineers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Northwest Area's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last four matchups.
Northwest Area will bounce into Monday's game after beating Bucktail, who they had gone 0-4 against in their four prior meetings. The Rangers blew past the Bucks 11-1 on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Rangers, who have now won nine contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jenna Robaczewski
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Jenna Robaczewski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ava Ruckle was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Abygail Miller was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and three RBI.
Northwest Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Dallas hadn't done well against Tunkhannock recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Mountaineers won by a run and slipped past the Tigers 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mountaineers have posted since May 3, 2024.
NINA BARROUK was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). BARROUK was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on SYDNEY HAYDU, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was CAITLYN MIZZER, who earned two runs and two stolen bases.
Northwest Area pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Dallas, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Northwest Area's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. The Rangers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Dallas, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Northwest Area continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
