Softball Recap: Tunkhannock Wins Going Away Against Williamsport

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

03/28/25 @ Morgantown	15
04/09/25 vs Pittston	10
04/04/25 vs Wilkes-Barre	10
04/01/25 vs Elk Lake	10
03/25/25 vs Stevenson	10

Tunkhannock had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Williamsport on Monday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Millionaires with a sharp 10-3 win. Considering the Tigers have won seven matches by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

McKenzie Hannon made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taryn Newswanger, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Emily Patton, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.

Tunkhannock's victory bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Williamsport, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.

Coming up, Tunkhannock will challenge Wyoming Valley West at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Williamsport, they will take on Danville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Millionaires are facing the Ironmen at the right time seeing as the Ironmen are stuck on a five-game losing streak.