Claysburg-Kimmel put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Tussey Mountain Titans with a sharp 11-1 win. The victory was just business as usual For Claysburg-Kimmel, who after ten games remain undefeated this season.
Emalee Cavender was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cavender has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cavender was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Alexa Francona and Jaylee Swindell did most of the damage at the plate: Francona went 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Swindell scored a run while going 2-for-3. Zakera Bush was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Claysburg-Kimmel's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for Tussey Mountain, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Claysburg-Kimmel will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against West Branch at 4:30 p.m. Claysburg-Kimmel knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully West Branch likes a good challenge. As for Tussey Mountain, they will head out on the road to take on Moshannon Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Tussey Mountain is facing Moshannon Valley at the right time seeing as Moshannon Valley is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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