Softball Recap: Ambridge Bridgers vs. Chartiers Valley Colts
Ambridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-0 walloping at the hands of the Chartiers Valley Colts. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ambridge of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Chartiers Valley's part, Taylor Walsh made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Walsh has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Walsh was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Lily Duffill was incredible, firing off three home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4. Annabelle Helt was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Ambridge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Chartiers Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ambridge will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against New Castle at 12:00 p.m. As for Chartiers Valley, they will square off against North Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Chartiers Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
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