Softball Recap: Reading Red KNights vs. Muhlenberg Muhls
Reading was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 16-1 to the Muhlenberg Muhls. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Reading of the 13-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Muhlenberg's part, Madison Wentzel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Wentzel was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Jablonski, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Erin Smith was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Reading's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Muhlenberg, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Reading will square off against Governor Mifflin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Governor Mifflin is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Reading will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Muhlenberg, they will head out on the road to challenge Conrad Weiser at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Muhlenberg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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