Moshannon Valley came into Tuesday's game having lost 16 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Northern Cambria Colts on Tuesday. Moshannon Valley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Annabeth Anderson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit (and only one walk). Anderson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Anderson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Carly Robison and Kylee O'Donnell did most of the damage at the plate: Robison went 4-for-4 with six RBI and a run, while O'Donnell went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Brinley Kephart was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Moshannon Valley made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-14. As for Northern Cambria, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-8.
Moshannon Valley will be playing at home against West Branch at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. West Branch will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Moshannon Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Northern Cambria, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Conemaugh Valley at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Conemaugh Valley's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last eight matches.
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