Softball Recap: Wyoming Valley West triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Madison Austra

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 11:48am

Softball Recap: Wyoming Valley West Spartans vs. Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack

Wyoming Valley West gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack out 6-5. That's two games straight that Wyoming Valley West has won by just one run.

Abigail Yenalevitch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madison Austra, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Madison Ostroski was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

The victory made it two in a row for Wyoming Valley West and bumps their season record up to 4-6. As for Wilkes-Barre, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-7.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Crestwood the next time they take the field. Wyoming Valley West will head out to face Crestwood at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, while Wilkes-Barre will head out to face them at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

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