The Windber Ramblers will head out on the road to face off against the Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, Windber got the win against North Star by a conclusive 15-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Windber.
The team relied heavily on Kaylie Gaye, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3. Angel James was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Berlin Brothersvalley entered their tilt with Rockwood with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They never let the Rockets onto the board and left with an 18-0 win on Wednesday.
Sydney Walker made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Walker has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Elsie Barna was a standout: she scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Coral Prosser, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Windber's record is now 9-7. As for Berlin Brothersvalley, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-6.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Windber hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like Berlin Brothersvalley struggles in that department as they've averaged .375. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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