Portage took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Conemaugh Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Blue Jays 7-6 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since May 16, 2024.
Payton Noll made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Noll was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kendall Stancovich, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Kelsey Kunko also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.
Portage was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
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| 04/23/25 - Home | 7-6 W |
| 05/20/24 - Away | 1-8 L |
| 04/25/24 - Away | 0-10 L |
| 04/23/24 - Home | 4-16 L |
| 05/26/22 - Away | 9-13 L |
| + 5 more games |
Portage's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-12. As for Conemaugh Valley, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Portage wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 6-1 win against Conemaugh Township on the 24th. Hopefully Conemaugh Valley paid attention to the Mustangs' game: the next time they hit the field, they'll take on the Mustangs at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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