Softball Preview: Bentworth Bearcats vs. Charleroi Cougars
Bentworth is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Charleroi is on a eight-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Bentworth Bearcats will take on the Charleroi Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Bentworth: 1.7, Charleroi: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Charleroi's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Wednesday: Bentworth had not allowed a single run the last seven times they've hit the field. Bentworth never let Fort Cherry onto the board and left with a 16-0 win on Monday. Considering Bentworth has won eight games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Sydney Gonglik made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Gonglik has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Gonglik was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sofia Gaussa, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kyleigh Glaze, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Charleroi earned a 9-6 victory over Burgettstown on Tuesday.
Madalynn Lancy was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Kaylee Sypolt was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Bentworth's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Charleroi, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Bentworth hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .407. However, it's not like Charleroi struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bentworth took their win against Charleroi in their previous meeting on April 8th by a conclusive 8-0. Does Bentworth have another victory up their sleeve, or will Charleroi turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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