Softball Recap: Punxsutawney Chucks vs. Bald Eagle Area Eagles
Punxsutawney had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Bald Eagle Area Eagles out 2-1. This was payback for Punxsutawney, who suffered a 10-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
For Bald Eagle Area's part, Sierra Albright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. Albright has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Bald Eagle Area saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexa Baney, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Punxsutawney's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6. As for Bald Eagle Area, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Punxsutawney will take on Indiana at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Indiana's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Punxsutawney's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bald Eagle Area, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bald Eagle Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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