Pine Valley Central had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 3-3 to make it four. They came up short against Gowanda, falling 12-0. That's two games in a row now that Pine Valley Central has lost by exactly 12 runs.
As for Gowanda, their record is now 4-2. The match marked their most dominant victory of the season so far.
For Gowanda's part, Addison Kota made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Kota has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, firing off three home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 4-for-4. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.2 runs per game.
In other batting news, Jenna Luther was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alayna Fish, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine Valley Central will welcome Randolph at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gowanda, they will host Brocton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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