Softball Preview: Central Cambria Red Devils vs. Greater Johnstown Trojans
The Central Cambria Red Devils are on the road again on Monday to play the Greater Johnstown Trojans at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Central Cambria's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
Central Cambria is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Bellwood-Antis (and have done all season long). Central Cambria blew past Bellwood-Antis 15-0.
Aubrey Ruddek and Rowyn Ruddek made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Ruddek tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ruddek pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Ruddek scored two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances, while Ruddek went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Janosik, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Lakelynn Campbell, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Greater Johnstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-1 walloping at the hands of Conemaugh Valley.
Central Cambria's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Greater Johnstown, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Central Cambria took their victory against Greater Johnstown in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 16-1. Does Central Cambria have another victory up their sleeve, or will Greater Johnstown turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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