Muhlenberg had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Schuylkill Valley Panthers out 15-14. That's more bragging rights for Muhlenberg, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madison Wentzel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Wentzel was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Erin Smith, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jaela Eaton, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Muhlenberg's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-8. As for Schuylkill Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Muhlenberg will be playing at home against Fleetwood at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Muhlenberg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season. As for Schuylkill Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Hamburg at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hamburg is coming into the contest with ten straight losses at home, meaning Schuylkill Valley will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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