The Steel Valley Ironmen will face off against the McGuffey Highlanders at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Steel Valley came up short against Keystone Oaks on Thursday, falling 7-1. The Ironmen haven't had much luck with the Golden Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for McGuffey's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of South Park on Thursday. That makes it the first time this season the Highlanders have let down their home crowd.
Makenna Crothers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Steel Valley's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for McGuffey, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-5.
Steel Valley might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from McGuffey when the teams last played last Monday. Will the Ironmen 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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