Softball Recap: Emmaus Hornets vs. Northampton Konkrete Kids
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Emmaus ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Northampton Konkrete Kids 8-7. Winning may never get old, but Emmaus sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Autumn Held spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Abigail Derr and Molly Yard did most of the damage at the plate: Derr scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Yard scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Taylor Gitski was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Emmaus' victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-3. As for Northampton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.
Emmaus will head out on the road to challenge William Allen at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Emmaus is facing William Allen at the right time seeing as William Allen is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Northampton, they will be playing at home against Allentown Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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