Softball Recap: Muhlenberg turns things around after tough road loss

By Team Reports Mar 26, 2024, 2:29pm

Softball Recap: Muhlenberg Muhls vs. Antietam Mountaineers

There's no place like home for Muhlenberg, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. Everything went their way against the Antietam Mountaineers on Tuesday as the Muhlenberg Muhls made off with a 20-4 win. With that victory, Muhlenberg brought their scoring average up to 9.2 runs per game.

Brooke Wirth was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Wirth was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaela Eaton, who went 3-for-3 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Kaylee Jablonski was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

The win got Muhlenberg back to even at 2-2. As for Antietam, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Muhlenberg will take on Schuylkill Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Muhlenberg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Antietam, they will be playing at home against Wyomissing at 4:00 p.m. on April 3rd.

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