Western Wayne hasn't had much luck against Mid Valley recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Wildcats will welcome the Spartans at 4:30 p.m. Western Wayne has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Western Wayne lost 12-6 to Old Forge on Monday.
Meanwhile, Mid Valley's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Monday. They never let Dunmore get on the board and left with an 11-0 win. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by ten runs or more this season.
Ava Hazelton made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Krista Cortazar, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Elise Larson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Mid Valley's victory bumped their record up to 14-1-1. As for Western Wayne, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Western Wayne suffered a grim 16-6 defeat to Mid Valley when the teams last played on April 10th. Will the Wildcats 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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