It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Conemaugh Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They came out on top against the Richland Rams by a score of 9-5. That's more bragging rights for Conemaugh Valley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madelynn Beiter spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 17 Ks.
On the hitting side, Katie Ledwich was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Kylee Ferguson was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Conemaugh Valley's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Richland, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Conemaugh Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 16-1 victory vs. Greater Johnstown on the 20th. As for Richland, they will head out on the road to square off against Chestnut Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Chestnut Ridge will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Richland surely won't give up without a fight.
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