Softball Preview: Northern Cambria Colts vs. Moshannon Valley Black Knights/Damsels
The Northern Cambria Colts will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Moshannon Valley Black Knights/Damsels at 4:30 p.m. Northern Cambria is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Northern Cambria's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against River Valley on Thursday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Panthers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Northern Cambria just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Meanwhile, Moshannon Valley can finally bid farewell to their 16-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Northern Cambria with a sharp 13-3 win. Moshannon Valley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Annabeth Anderson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit (and only one walk). Anderson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Anderson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Carly Robison and Kylee O'Donnell did most of the damage at the plate: Robison went 4-for-4 with six RBI and a run, while O'Donnell went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Brinley Kephart, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Northern Cambria's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Moshannon Valley, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-14.
Moshannon Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Northern Cambria hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. It's a different story for Moshannon Valley, though, as they've only averaged .217. Will they be able to contain Northern Cambria's hitters?
Northern Cambria might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Moshannon Valley in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will Northern Cambria have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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