Montgomery lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Bucktail, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's contest. The Red Raiders put the hurt on the Bucks with a sharp 17-7 victory on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Red Raiders, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Ava Hartman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Hartman was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That RBI was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Madisyn Miller was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jenna Houseknect, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Red Raiders
| 04/01/25 @ Bucktail | 17-7 |
| 03/25/25 @ Muncy | 8-2 |
| 05/09/24 @ Neumann Regional Academy | 21-2 |
| 05/04/24 @ Millville | 19-4 |
| 05/01/24 @ Sayre | 14-7 |
| + 3 more games |
Montgomery's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.4 runs over those games. As for Bucktail, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Montgomery didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 17-2 win against Benton on the 8th. As for Bucktail, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 16-7 victory against Muncy on the 3rd.
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