North Star is 0-10 against Windber since April of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. The Cougars will venture away from home to challenge the Ramblers at 4:30 p.m. North Star has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Monday, North Star came up short against Rockwood and fell 11-8.
Alisha Yoder was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Yoder was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
In other batting news, Morgan Snyder led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lexi Swanson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Windber came out on top against Conemaugh Township last Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive 14-run second inning. The Ramblers put the hurt on the Indians with a sharp 16-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Ramblers, who have now won nine contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Riley Mock was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Cameron Mash also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Windber always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .679. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Windber is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for North Star, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Star hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Windber struggles in that department as they've averaged .371. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North Star might still be hurting after the 13-4 loss they got from Windber when the teams last played back in April. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
