Softball Game Recap: Cedar Crest Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 3:59pm

Softball Recap: Cedar Crest Falcons vs. Hempfield Black Knights

Cedar Crest is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 16-1 to the Hempfield Black Knights on Wednesday. That's two games in a row now that Cedar Crest has lost by exactly 15 runs.

For Hempfield's part, Sydney Weaver made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Weaver has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Weaver was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and two runs.

In other batting news, Kiara Rodriguez was a standout: she scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rose Wendel, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

Cedar Crest's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Hempfield, their win bumped their record up to 12-2.

Cedar Crest will head out on the road to square off against J.P. McCaskey at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Hempfield, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Manheim Township at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.

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