Softball Recap: Canon-McMillan triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Brooke Bumer

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 3:24pm

Softball Recap: Canon-McMillan Big Macs vs. Baldwin Highlanders

Canon-McMillan won the last time they faced Baldwin, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Canon-McMillan Big Macs walked away with a 7-3 win over the Baldwin Highlanders.

Brooke Bumer looked comfortable as she pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.

On the hitting side, Sam Merkle was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was McKenna Severin, who scored two runs.

On Baldwin's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reese Temme, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.

Canon-McMillan's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Baldwin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canon-McMillan will square off against Seneca Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Seneca Valley is coming into the match with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Canon-McMillan will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Baldwin, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Butler at 4:00 p.m.

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