Softball Preview: Biglerville Canners vs. West York Area Bulldogs
The Biglerville Canners will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the West York Area Bulldogs at 4:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Thursday, Biglerville made easy work of York Catholic and carried off a 16-1 victory.
Alexis Pickett was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was McKenzie Weigle, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, West York Area can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They never let York Catholic onto the board and left with a 15-0 win.
Maddie McGlynn was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. McGlynn was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chole Scott, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Leah Harlacher was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Biglerville's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for West York Area, their record now sits at 4-6.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Biglerville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like West York Area struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Biglerville suffered a grim 12-6 defeat to West York Area when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Biglerville avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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