Softball Recap: Shamokin Area Indians vs. Selinsgrove Seals
Shamokin Area can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Selinsgrove Seals a 17-0 shutout. Shamokin Area's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
EMMA KURTZ made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. KURTZ has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. KURTZ was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on KENNEDY PETROVICH, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was AUTUMN KEHLER, who went 3-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and a triple.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Shamokin Area, bringing their record for this year to 13-3. As for Selinsgrove, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Shamokin Area will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Sugar Valley Rural at 4:30 p.m. Shamokin Area is facing Sugar Valley Rural at the right time seeing as Sugar Valley Rural is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Selinsgrove, they will head out on the road to challenge Shikellamy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shikellamy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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