Penns Valley Area gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Mifflinburg Wildcats. That's more bragging rights for Penns Valley Area, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Mifflinburg's part, Taylor Stewart spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. Stewart has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Mifflinburg saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chelsea Miller, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Mifflinburg fell to 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Penns Valley Area will take on Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mifflinburg, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Warrior Run at 4:30 p.m.
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