Softball Recap: Dunmore comes up short despite Tristan Canavan's strong performance

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 6:48am

Softball Recap: Dunmore Bucks vs. Western Wayne Wildcats

Dunmore was the 15-5 winner over Western Wayne when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Dunmore Bucks fell 7-4 to the Western Wayne Wildcats on Wednesday. Dunmore has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Rachel Walsh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Tristan Canavan was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily McGowan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Dunmore's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Western Wayne, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-8.

Dunmore will head out on the road to square off against Holy Cross at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Western Wayne, they will be playing at home against Lakeland at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Western Wayne is facing Lakeland at the right time seeing as Lakeland is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.

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