Softball Recap: Shamokin Area Indians vs. Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes
Shamokin Area scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes as the Shamokin Area Indians made off with a 16-4 win. The result was nothing new for Shamokin Area, who have now won three games by ten runs or more so far this season.
EMMA KURTZ made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. KURTZ has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. KURTZ was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on KENNEDY PETROVICH, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 5-for-5. PETROVICH is crushing it when it comes to hits: she's hit at least three every time she's taken the field this season. AVA HUGHES was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
The victory (which was Shamokin Area's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. As for Schuylkill Haven, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-4.
Shamokin Area will head out on the road to challenge Our Lady of Lourdes Regional at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Schuylkill Haven, they will square off against Jim Thorpe at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Schuylkill Haven is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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