Portage is 2-8 against Conemaugh Valley since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Blue Jays at 4:30 p.m.
Portage is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Homer-Center. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since April 26, 2024.
Payton Noll
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Payton Noll spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Portage saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lyndsey Castel, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Conemaugh Valley entered their tilt with Blacklick Valley on Monday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victors by an 18-3 margin over the Vikings. The Blue Jays might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by eight runs or more this season.
Conemaugh Valley's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Portage, their loss dropped their record down to 0-11.
Portage might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Conemaugh Valley in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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