Softball Recap: Clarion-Limestone Lions vs. Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley
Clarion-Limestone was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 15-9 to Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley. Clarion-Limestone was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
For Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley's part, Emerson Stevens made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off six hits. Stevens was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Ielase, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Autumn Blystone was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
Clarion-Limestone's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, they pushed their record up to 4-4 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Clarion-Limestone will look to defend their home field on Monday against Redbank Valley at 4:15 p.m. Redbank Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Keystone at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.5 runs per game this season.
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