The Sharpsville Blue Devils will square off against the Mohawk Area Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Mohawk Area is facing Sharpsville at the wrong time: Sharpsville suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They lost 11-1 to the Muskies. The match marked the Blue Devils' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Sharpsville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Izzie Candiotti, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Mohawk Area has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They came up short against Neshannock, falling 11-0. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Lancers: they've now lost five in a row.
Mohawk Area's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Sharpsville, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Sharpsville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .393. However, it's not like Mohawk Area struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sharpsville couldn't quite get it done against Mohawk Area in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 as they fell 7-2. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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