Softball Game Recap: Pocono Mountain East Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2024, 2:38pm

Softball Recap: Pocono Mountain East Cardinals vs. Emmaus Hornets

Pocono Mountain East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 12-2 to the Emmaus Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pocono Mountain East of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.

For Emmaus' part, Emma Kozy made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Kozy was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.

In other batting news, Emmaus let Brianna Amey and Sadie Haefeli loose on the outfield. Amey went 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Haefeli scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Abigail Derr was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.

Pocono Mountain East's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Emmaus, their victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pocono Mountain East will take on East Stroudsburg South at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Emmaus, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Allentown Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. Emmaus' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Allentown Central Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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