Softball Recap: North Penn Knights vs. Cumberland Valley Eagles
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but North Penn had no problem doing just that on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Cumberland Valley Eagles out 6-5. That's two games straight that North Penn has won by just one run.
Bella Nunn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 24 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gianna Cimino was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Sophia Orth, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
North Penn is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-3 record this season. As for Cumberland Valley, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-2.
North Penn will take on Seneca Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Penn will be looking to keep their 14-game home win streak alive. Cumberland Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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