In what's become a running theme this season, North Penn-Liberty gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Wyalusing Valley Rams a 13-0 shutout. The win was just business as usual For North Penn-Liberty, who after seven games remain undefeated this season.
Mackenzi Tice made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Tice has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Tice was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, McKenna Lightner was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Addie Smith, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
North Penn-Liberty pushed their record up to 7-0 with that victory, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Wyalusing Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
North Penn-Liberty will be playing in front of their home fans against Sayre at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Penn-Liberty is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Wyalusing Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Williamson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wyalusing Valley is facing Williamson at the right time seeing as Williamson is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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