Marian Catholic extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-6. They came up short against the Williams Valley Vikings, falling 8-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Williams Valley this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-6 back in March.
DeAnna Pugh was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double.
As for Williams Valley, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-1. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
On Williams Valley's side, Olivia Hand spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Hand has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Megan Perhach, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Quin Smeltz was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Marian Catholic will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Mahanoy Area at 12:00 p.m. The Golden Bears have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.6 runs per game on average), something Marian Catholic will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Williams Valley, they are taking a road trip to face off against Line Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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