The Midd-West Mustangs will take on the Troy Trojans at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Midd-West fell victim to Central Columbia and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bluejays. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Mustangs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Emma Wagner
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Emma Wagner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Troy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top against Wellsboro by a score of 10-7. The high-scoring effort was just what the Trojans needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Erinn Knapp made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over nine innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Knapp was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lauren Reed, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Haidyn Watson, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Midd-West's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Troy, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Midd-West might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Troy in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
