Softball Recap: Mid Valley Spartans vs. Scranton Knights
Mid Valley had already won nine in a row dating back to last season (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.1 runs), and they went ahead and made it ten on Wednesday. They never let the Scranton Knights onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. Fans of Mid Valley have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout.
Scranton's batters probably weren't too happy with Ava Hazelton, who pitched a no hitter (she gave up a single walk). Hazelton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Krista Cortazar was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Cortazar is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Jordan Carroll was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Mid Valley's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mid Valley will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Old Forge, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Scranton, they will be playing at home against Abington Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Scranton will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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