Softball Recap: Muhlenberg Muhls vs. Octorara Area Braves
There's no place like home for Muhlenberg, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Octorara Area Braves 8-7.
Madison Wentzel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Wentzel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wentzel was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Jablonski, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Ava Missimer, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Muhlenberg's win bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Octorara Area, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Muhlenberg does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Octorara Area, they will head out on the road to take on J.P. McCaskey at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Octorara Area is facing J.P. McCaskey at the right time seeing as J.P. McCaskey is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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