It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Central Cambria ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Penns Valley Area Rams out 3-2.
Keira Link and Rowyn Ruddek were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Link pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Ruddek struck out seven batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Link went 1-for-4 with a home run, while Ruddek scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kathryn Scott, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Central Cambria's win bumped their record up to 10-4. As for Penns Valley Area, they dropped their record down to 5-4 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Cambria will challenge Penn Cambria at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Penns Valley Area, they will head out on the road to take on Bellefonte at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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