Greater Johnstown had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it 11. They lost 18-4 to the Central Cambria Red Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Greater Johnstown saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jordyn Powell, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Powell also scored a run, marking her first of the season.
As for Central Cambria, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.3 runs this season.
On Central Cambria's side, Rowyn Ruddek and Ella Neves were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ruddek tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Neves struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Ruddek has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Ruddek went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run, while Neves got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Ruddek has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, Kaydence Sinclair was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Bailee Saylor was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
Greater Johnstown didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-1 loss against Westmont Hilltop on the 9th. As for Central Cambria, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 3-2 defeat against Bellefonte on the 10th.
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