Softball Recap: Leechburg Starts off Right with Win over Valley

Leechburg gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They put the hurt on the Valley Vikings with a sharp 14-6 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Addie Zanotto made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up six earned runs off five hits. Zanotto was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.

In other batting news, Ava Ferretti was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Emily Talarico, who scored a run and stole Five bases. while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leechburg will face off against Springdale at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Valley, they will take on Shady Side Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.