Softball Recap: West Middlesex Has No Trouble Against Reynolds

Big Reds

Margin (Wins)

04/09/25 @ Farrell	19
03/27/25 @ Lakeview	17
03/20/25 vs Eisenhower	11
04/17/25 @ Reynolds	10

West Middlesex won the last time they faced Reynolds and things went their way on Thursday too. The Big Reds were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Raiders. The Big Reds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by ten runs or more this season.

Harper Nickel and Kaylee Long made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Nickel pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Long didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Nickel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. At bat, Nickel went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Long went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits Nickel has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Lila Kimmel was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nevaeh Lapcevich, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.

West Middlesex kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

West Middlesex's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-4. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.3 runs on average over those games. As for Reynolds, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.

Looking ahead, West Middlesex will venture away from home to take on Allegheny-Clarion Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Reynolds, they will welcome Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.