Softball Recap: Penn Manor Comes Up Short

Penn Manor fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Twin Valley on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 3-2. That's two games in a row now that the Comets have lost by just one run.

Juleigh Bowmaster spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Mia Skiadas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Riley Frank was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

Penn Manor is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only two runs. As for Twin Valley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Penn Manor will square off against Central York at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Central York will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Penn Manor surely won't give up without a fight. As for Twin Valley, they will head out to take on Daniel Boone at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.