Reading hasn't had much luck against Twin Valley recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. Reading will head out to face off against Twin Valley at 4:00 p.m. Reading has given up an average of 14.4 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Reading came up short against Berks Catholic on Tuesday, falling 17-1. The matchup marked the Red KNights' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Reading saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angelia Torres, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. That hit marked the first that Torres got this season.
Meanwhile, Twin Valley might've scored the first runs on Tuesday, but it was Hamburg who claimed the real prize. Twin Valley fell just short of Hamburg by a score of 8-7. The loss continues a trend for the Raiders in their meetings with the Hawks: they've now lost four in a row.
Erin Cromwell put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 6.2 innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Maggie Krall made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailie Barton, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Twin Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hamburg struck out ten times.
This is the second loss in a row for Reading and nudges their season record down to 3-4. As for Twin Valley, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Reading has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .508. However, it's not like Twin Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Reading suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Twin Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Reading avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
