Softball Recap: Parkway Panthers vs. Coldwater Cavaliers
Parkway waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They had just enough and edged the Coldwater Cavaliers out 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Parkway, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Coldwater's part, Madison Wendel put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 8.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off 14 hits (and only one walk). Wendel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Wendel was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Rachel Schroyer was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Claire Steinke was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Parkway's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2-1. As for Coldwater, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Parkway will take on Adams Central at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Adams Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Coldwater, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lima Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Lima Central Catholic has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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