Softball Recap: Bentworth wins going away against Shenango

By Team Reports May 20, 2024, 5:01am

Softball Recap: Bentworth Bearcats vs. Shenango Wildcats

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bentworth had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Shenango Wildcats 8-1. The win was familiar territory for Bentworth who now have 14 in a row.

Sydney Gonglik was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Gonglik has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Gonglik was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.

Gonglik wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nora Lindley, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Sofia Gaussa, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Bentworth's victory bumped their record up to 16-2. As for Shenango, their loss dropped their record down to 12-8.

As of now, neither Bentworth nor Shenango have any future games scheduled.

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