Softball Recap: Baldwin's win ends three-game losing streak at home

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2024, 12:47am

Softball Recap: Baldwin Highlanders vs. Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils

Baldwin had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils out 4-2. That's more bragging rights for Baldwin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Anna Schumacher spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Avery Herrington, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Smolko, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

Baldwin's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Mt. Lebanon, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.

Baldwin will head out on the road to take on Seneca Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Seneca Valley will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Baldwin surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mt. Lebanon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Norwin at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.

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