Softball Recap: Shamokin Area Indians vs. Central Columbia Bluejays
Shamokin Area put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They blew past the Central Columbia Bluejays 12-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Shamokin Area also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
EMMA KURTZ made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. KURTZ has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. KURTZ was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Shamokin Area got a massive performance out of AVA BONSHOCK, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. AVA HUGHES was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
The win made it two in a row for Shamokin Area and bumps their season record up to 9-3. As for Central Columbia, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Shamokin Area is on the road again on Thursday to play Milton at 4:30 p.m. As for Central Columbia, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Mifflinburg at 4:30 p.m. Mifflinburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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