Softball Recap: Pocono Mountain East Cardinals vs. East Stroudsburg South Cavaliers
Pocono Mountain East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 8-4 to the East Stroudsburg South Cavaliers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pocono Mountain East of the 9-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For East Stroudsburg South's part, Katie Verwys made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Verwys has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Verwys was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Ehrhardt, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mayla Mathew, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Pocono Mountain East's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for East Stroudsburg South, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pocono Mountain East will take on Pocono Mountain West at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pocono Mountain East is facing Pocono Mountain West at the right time seeing as Pocono Mountain West is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for East Stroudsburg South, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against East Stroudsburg North at 4:00 p.m. The last four games East Stroudsburg North has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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