Softball Recap: United Lions vs. Northern Cambria Colts
United was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a rough 16-1 defeat at the hands of the Northern Cambria Colts. The result was an unpleasant reminder to United of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Abigail McConville was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with a home run.
On Northern Cambria's side, Julia Mitory made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Mitory was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Braelyn Pattison was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Ava Messina, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
United's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Northern Cambria, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6.
United will take on Cambria Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northern Cambria, they will head out on the road to face off against Conemaugh Township at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Northern Cambria is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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