Softball Recap: Pine Valley Central Panthers vs. Gowanda Panthers
Pine Valley Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 21-4 to the Gowanda Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pine Valley Central of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Gowanda's part, Addison Kota made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kota has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kota was even better at the plate, going 5-for-5 with a home run, eight RBI, and five runs.
In other batting news, Gowanda got a massive performance out of Holland Browning, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Corrina John, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in six of her eight plate appearances.
Pine Valley Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Gowanda, their win bumped their record up to 11-2.
Pine Valley Central will be playing at home against Cassadaga Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Cassadaga Valley is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Pine Valley Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Gowanda, they will square off against Forestville Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gowanda is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
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