Softball Preview: Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley vs. Curwensville Golden Tide
Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Curwensville Golden Tide at 4:00 p.m. Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Curwensville likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley had just enough and edged Brookville out 17-16.
Magen Walzak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and 13 unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Bella Ielase was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played. Alivya Hartzell was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Curwensville unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 8-0 to West Branch. Curwensville was red-hot at the plate headed into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matchups prior) but West Branch's pitcher proved too tough.
Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley pushed their record up to 6-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Curwensville, their defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-4.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Curwensville struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.1. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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