Softball Preview: Penn Cambria Panthers vs. Central Cambria Red Devils
The Penn Cambria Panthers will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Central Cambria Red Devils at 4:30 p.m. Penn Cambria is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Penn Cambria's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Forest Hills on Monday. They lost 9-0 to the Rangers.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Central Cambria ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They skirted past Penns Valley Area 3-2.
Keira Link and Rowyn Ruddek made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Link tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Ruddek struck out seven batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Link went 1-for-4 with a home run, while Ruddek scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kathryn Scott, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Penn Cambria's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Central Cambria, their victory bumped their record up to 10-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Penn Cambria has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Central Cambria struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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