The Meyersdale Red Raiders will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Claysburg-Kimmel is hoping to do on Monday what Windber couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Meyersdale's winning streak, which now stands at five games. Meyersdale never let Windber onto the board and left with a 12-0 win. Give Meyersdale's pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Izabella Donaldson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Donaldson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Donaldson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zoe Hetz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Marcella Dupre, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Claysburg-Kimmel waltzed into their matchup on Wednesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over Fannett Metal.
The team relied heavily on McKenna Black, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-4. Savanna Crissman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meyersdale's victory was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1. As for Claysburg-Kimmel, their win bumped their record up to 14-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Meyersdale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Claysburg-Kimmel struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. 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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