Reading was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 16-1 to the Muhlenberg Muhls. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Reading of the 13-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Muhlenberg's part, Madison Wentzel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Wentzel was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Jablonski, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Erin Smith was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Reading's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Muhlenberg, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Reading will square off against Governor Mifflin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Governor Mifflin is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Reading will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Muhlenberg, they will head out on the road to challenge Conrad Weiser at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Muhlenberg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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