Softball Recap: Meyersdale finds playoff glory versus Conemaugh Valley

By Team Reports Jun 5, 2024, 11:53am

Softball Recap: Meyersdale Red Raiders vs. Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Meyersdale had no problem doing just that on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays out 3-1. The win was nothing new for Meyersdale as they're now sitting on four straight.

Izabella Donaldson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kendell Donaldson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.

Meyersdale's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-2. As for Conemaugh Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 19-5.

Meyersdale will take on DuBois Central Catholic at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. DuBois Central Catholic will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Meyersdale surely won't give up without a fight. Conemaugh Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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