Softball Game Preview: Neshannock Lancers vs. Bentworth Bearcats

The Neshannock Lancers will square off against the Bentworth Bearcats on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Neshannock comes in on 46 and Bentworth on three.

Neshannock is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. Everything went their way against Apollo Ridge as they made off with a 14-2 victory. The Lancers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 matches by six runs or more this season.

Addy Frye was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Miley Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jaidon Nogay, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Neshannock kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 13 consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Bentworth took on Shenango on Monday. The Bearcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Wildcats.

Neshannock pushed their record up to 20-0 with the victory, which was their 25th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.6 runs on average over those games. As for Bentworth, they now have a winning record of 10-9.

Neshannock was able to grind out a solid victory over Bentworth in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, winning 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lancers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.