The Bentworth Bearcats are taking a road trip to challenge the West Shamokin Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Bentworth is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Bentworth heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Tuesday. They fell just short of Riverside by a score of 4-3. The Bearcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bentworth saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Gonglik, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Kayla ODell was another, going 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, West Shamokin came tearing into Tuesday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the Rockets.
Leah Mondi was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Malena Stewart, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Evie Grantz, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Bentworth now has a losing record of 10-11. As for West Shamokin, their record is now 19-4.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Bentworth has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like West Shamokin struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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