Softball Recap: Saucon Valley comes up short despite Ryan Gall's strong performance

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 5:18pm

Softball Recap: Saucon Valley Panthers vs. Pen Argyl Green Knights

Saucon Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pen Argyl Green Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Saucon Valley of the 4-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.

Matty Seyfried spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Ryan Gall was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.

Saucon Valley's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Pen Argyl, their win bumped their record up to 4-9.

Saucon Valley will head out on the road to face off against Bangor at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bangor is coming into the contest with four straight defeats at home, meaning Saucon Valley will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Pen Argyl will take on Salisbury Township at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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