Schuylkill Valley hasn't had much luck against Schuylkill Haven recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Panthers will venture away from home to take on the Hurricanes at 4:30 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Schuylkill Valley proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 16) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out Brandywine Heights Area 7-6. While the Panthers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Katelyn Raymond spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ella Martin, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabby Leone, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Martin wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Schuylkill Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Schuylkill Haven hadn't beaten Minersville on the road since May 27, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Hurricanes narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Battlin' Miners 7-5.
Schuylkill Haven also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Gracelyn Line gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Joie Schoffstall was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Emmie Scherer also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Schuylkill Valley's record now sits at 4-1. As for Schuylkill Haven, their record is now 5-1.
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