Softball Preview: Cumberland Pirates vs. Cerro Gordo/Bement Broncos
Cumberland is on a four-game streak of home losses, Cerro Gordo/Bement a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Cumberland Pirates will take on the Cerro Gordo/Bement Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cumberland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Cumberland got the win against Okaw Valley by a conclusive 17-5.
Cumberland got a great performance from Mia Holsapple as she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Avery Donsbach was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jadalyn Sowers, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Cerro Gordo/Bement fell victim to Villa Grove and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 12-0 to the Blue Devils.
Cumberland's win bumped their record up to 8-13. As for Cerro Gordo/Bement, their loss dropped their record down to 2-13-1.
Cumberland took their victory against Cerro Gordo/Bement when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 24-2. Does Cumberland have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cerro Gordo/Bement turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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