Softball Recap: Cambria Heights Highlanders vs. Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays
Cambria Heights 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 16-7 defeat at the hands of the Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cambria Heights of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Olivia Deckard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Margaret Elias was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Cambria Heights was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
On Conemaugh Valley's side, Madelynn Beiter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off 11 hits. Beiter has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Beiter was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madison McCleester, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Katie Ledwich, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Cambria Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Conemaugh Valley, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Cambria Heights will be playing at home against River Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cambria Heights has given up an average of 6.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Conemaugh Valley, they will be playing at home against Marion Center at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Marion Center: 3.4, Conemaugh Valley: 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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